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Expert Questions Credibility of Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

10/15/2025

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Yerkes Questions Israel-Hamas Deal

Sarah Yerkes, a Middle East expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, questions the durability of the Israel-Hamas deal.
She says the summit's exclusion of both sides raises concerns about the agreement's credibility.
She notes unresolved issues, including Hamas's disarmament.
Yerkes says Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank contradicts his peacemaker image.
Despite these challenges, she remains hopeful for Gaza's future viability.

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Truce Efforts Shift

A fragile truce in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is described as facilitated by President Trump, Turkey's Erdogan, and Qatar's emir to address humanitarian needs and hostages.
The deal reflects a shift in power dynamics that sidelines the Palestinian Authority.
Critics warn that past atrocities may fuel radicalism, undermining peace efforts.
Experts argue that progress requires acknowledging the deep-rooted struggles of both Israelis and Palestinians rather than relying on technical solutions.

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Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed on September 13, 1993, marked a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations, establishing mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Despite creating the Palestinian Authority and initiating a framework for self-governance, ongoing territorial disputes and violence, including attacks by Hamas, have hindered lasting peace, raising concerns about future stability in the region.

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Yerkes Questions Israel-Hamas Deal

Sarah Yerkes, a Middle East expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, questions the durability of the Israel-Hamas deal.
She says the summit's exclusion of both sides raises concerns about the agreement's credibility.
She notes unresolved issues, including Hamas's disarmament.
Yerkes says Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank contradicts his peacemaker image.
Despite these challenges, she remains hopeful for Gaza's future viability.

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