Gaza’s ceasefire offers real relief, but not necessarily peace. With a rumored “secret clause” and a bait-and-escalate pattern, the truce is fragile; only binding terms can stop a return to mass killing.

Hebrew-language Israeli media reports say there is a “secret clause” buried in the Gaza ceasefire agreement that would allow Israel to resume the war. Palestinians worry this is the pretext Netanyahu needs to get out of completing the deal.

Donald Trump’s “20-Point Plan” could provide a path to end the Gaza genocide, but it is limited by a lack of details and the uncertainty of whether the U.S. is willing to enforce it on Israel. 

As Gaza flotilla activists share stories of abuse in Israeli detention, Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the State Department take action.

The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas includes halting military actions, an Israeli withdrawal, increased humanitarian aid, and a prisoner swap. But it doesn’t guarantee an end to the war or that Israel won’t resume the genocide.

Gaza erupted in celebration as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was reached on Thursday. But while there has been an outpouring of joy over the prospect of an end to the genocide, many are skeptical that it’s truly over.

Hamas and Israel had come to an agreement to end Israel’s two-year assault. Will Trump put pressure on Israel to make it hold?

Prominent health workers and professionals sign the Gaza Health Solidarity Declaration, a pledge to stand with Palestinian health workers.

Taybeh, a small West Bank village known for its Christian heritage, is far from Gaza. But in the two years since October 7, life has changed dramatically as the genocide and Israeli occupation have affected all Palestinians.

Politico recently declared, “An Entire Generation of Americans Is Turning on Israel.” To the surprise of some, this massive political shift includes the Republican Party.