On Wednesday, mediators announced a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip, opening up a pathway to end the 15-month war. But Israel has yet to finalize the deal. WSJ’s Anat Peled unpacks what we know about the deal and the sticking points to getting it done. 

Further Listening:

-The Risk of an All-Out War in the Middle East 

-What the Ceasefire in Lebanon Means for the Middle East 

-The Brutal Calculation of Hamas's Leader

Further Reading:

-Israel, Hamas Agree to Deal to Pause Fighting in Gaza 

-Netanyahu Strikes Cautious Tone on Gaza Cease-Fire as He Tries to Hold Government Together
-Israel Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal, Blames Hamas for Reneging 

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