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Israel is set to release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences for killing Israelis, as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. This decision is controversial as it involves releasing some of the worst terrorists and murderers.
The images of Palestinian suffering have fueled international pressure on Israel to end the war.
The moral clarity in understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been lost by some. The Israelis showed tremendous restraint in warfare, despite the sadism of Hamas terrorists.
The Israeli government's actions in Gaza are criticized as a form of mass slaughter, with significant civilian casualties.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of many Palestinians, including children, which is not widely covered in the media.
The Israeli cabinet has approved an agreement to stop the war in Gaza. This agreement includes Israel pulling back to a predefined border and the release of 20 live hostages and 28 dead hostages within 72 hours of a ceasefire. Hamas claims this is the end of the war, but the United States says it could be if Hamas disarms and hands over governance.
There's a very different value placed on life by Israelis and Palestinians, which is evident in the exchange of hostages. Israel gets back 48, while Palestinians get 2,000.
Israel released thousands of terrorists, including those with life sentences, in exchange for hostages during the war. This was a temporary measure that didn't stop the conflict.
The release of hostages and the celebrations in Israel and Gaza show the relief and joy after years of conflict. It's incredible to see the young people who suffered so much finally celebrating.
Mehdi Hassan criticized the praise for Trump's peacemaking efforts, highlighting that at least 20,000 Palestinians were killed during his tenure with support he provided to Israel. Hassan predicts Israel will violate the terms of the peace deal.