The recent Gaza ceasefire agreement, brokered largely through the decisive intervention of President Donald Trump, marks a critical and welcome pause in one of the most destructive phases of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Without question, the US President deserves credit for pushing the deal over the line, leveraging his unique influence to compel an agreement on terms previously deemed unacceptable by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The immediate success the return of hostages and the surge of humanitarian aid into the ravaged territory represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough and a moment of genuine relief for countless families. However, as international editor Jeremy Bowen aptly noted, this agreement is a ceasefire, a hos
