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Mainstream, Vol 63 No 3, January 18, 2025

Radical Socialist Statement on the Latest Deal Between Israel and Hamas

Saturday 18 January 2025

The latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the envoys of both Biden and Trump that is to start on January 19th has been accepted by Hamas but still has to get formal Israeli Cabinet approval because some far-right partners in his coalition government are opposed to it. However, Netanyahu has the necessary majority both in the Cabinet and Knesset (parliament) to get it accepted. There might be a delay in its starting but with the US supporting the deal it is extremely unlikely that Netanyahu will repudiate it. The core terms of this deal with its three-phase implementation and negotiation structure was there in May 2024. Hamas as well as the three key governments of Qatar, Egypt and the US endorsed it then. But then Netanyahu