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Fragile Ceasefire: 48,000 Lives Lost, Tensions Rise

2/11/2025

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Amid a fragile ceasefire, cars filled with belongings crossed Netzarim on Sunday, offering a brief respite from the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas. As Netanyahu navigates the delicate negotiations for a second phase of the truce, he faces mounting pressure to resume hostilities. The conflict has claimed nearly 48,000 lives, further complicating Israel's relations with Saudi Arabia and beyond.

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Amid a fragile ceasefire, cars filled with belongings crossed Netzarim on Sunday, offering a brief respite from the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas. As Netanyahu navigates the delicate negotiations for a second phase of the truce, he faces mounting pressure to resume hostilities. The conflict has claimed nearly 48,000 lives, further complicating Israel's relations with Saudi Arabia and beyond.