Israel and Hamas reach tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause conflict, free dozens of hostages

From the BBC ...

Meanwhile, the White House has responded to a report in the Washington Post which said Israel, Hamas and the US were on the verge of a deal that would see the release of women and children seized by Hamas on 7 October in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting.

A White House spokesperson said no such deal had yet been reached but it was working hard to get one agreed.

More than 100 countries — but, notably, not the United States — have called for a full and immediate cease-fire.

And yet the us brokered the deal.

No they didn't. That's fake news from Washington Post of all places.

Israel pauses genocide for a few days to reduce momentum of protest/boycott movements.

ftfy

Every step matters.

So, a ceasefire.

Five days isn't enough, but maybe can be stretched out to a real ceasefire by further negotiation?

If Biden pulls off a ceasefire I'm voting for him. If he doesn't, I won't. Simple as.