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Home / Israel-Hamas / Israel security cabinet approves deal for ceasefire
Israel‑Hamas, Middle East

January 17, 2025

Israel security cabinet approves deal for ceasefire

Jennifer Kavanagh joins Balance of Power to discuss the implications of the agreement between Israel and Hamas, adding the only long-term solution “is a political one.”

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