Palestinians inspect the destruction caused by an Israeli strike that damaged and destroyed residential buildings in a refugee camp in Gaza City on July 4, 2025. (Credit: Mahmoud Issa/Reuters)
Since the resumption in March of Israeli military operations on the Gaza Strip, violating the cease-fire that took effect in mid-January, the negotiations underway for a cessation of hostilities are the most serious ever observed. Encouraged by the momentum created by the signing of a deal on June 24 between Tel Aviv and Tehran after twelve days of war, the current discussions also result from increased pressure from Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the American president said he would be "very firm" with Benjamin Netanyahu to end the conflict. "I think we'll have an agreement next week," continued the occupant of the White House, who is preparing to receive the Israeli Prime Minister on Monday. Since Israel resumed military operations in Gaza in March — unilaterally violating the cease-fire that had taken effect in...
Since the resumption in March of Israeli military operations on the Gaza Strip, violating the cease-fire that took effect in mid-January, the negotiations underway for a cessation of hostilities are the most serious ever observed. Encouraged by the momentum created by the signing of a deal on June 24 between Tel Aviv and Tehran after twelve days of war, the current discussions also result from increased pressure from Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the American president said he would be "very firm" with Benjamin Netanyahu to end the conflict. "I think we'll have an agreement next week," continued the occupant of the White House, who is preparing to receive the Israeli Prime Minister on Monday. Since Israel resumed military operations in Gaza in March — unilaterally violating the cease-fire that had taken effect...
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