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The fighting will soon stop in Gaza, at least temporarily.
Israel and Hamas have agreed on a ceasefire to last at least four days, along with the release of at least 50 of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas and 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the ceasefire could also be extended – one additional day in exchange for 10 additional hostages.
While the agreement is a positive step, much remains uncertain – including what this means for Netanyahu’s leadership.
As Ran Porat writes for us today, Israelis have come together in heartfelt national solidarity in response to the October 7 Hamas attacks. At the same time, no one can forget the vitriol that threatened to tear the country apart just months ago, over Netanyahu’s divisive plans for judicial reform.
Porat says as long as the war continues, Netanyahu’s position appears safe. But the feeling in Israel is that his days are numbered.
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