A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza granted temporary relief following tensions ignited by a leaked phone call – but is it enough? The New York Times reports that the truce extends for ten days, but questions remain over the effectiveness of the agreement in combating deeper issues. On a broader context, the recent ceasefire takes place amid tense relations between the US and Russia over Ukrainian territory. The article contends that a potential war between the two powers would be “catastrophic.” Meanwhile, tensions crank up among Iran’s closest allies – Hezbollah, Hamas, and Kataib Hezbollah – who have pledged financial aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. The author notes that the league of staunchest foes of Israel that favored war between the Jewish state and Hamas remains largely quiet following the recent violence, and highlights that Trump administration “usually sides with Israel in decisions regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict.” Ultimately, the article proves that diplomacy is the most potent weapon in times of war – as underscored by Trump’s artfully forged telephone maneuver.
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