A Fragile Cease-Fire Deal in Gaza
Episode Date: January 16, 2025On Wednesday, mediators announced a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip, opening up a pathway to end the 15-month wa...
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429 episodes transcribedOn Wednesday, mediators announced a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip, opening up a pathway to end the 15-month wa...
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