Why has Israel bombed Gaza and what next for ceasefire deal?

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The wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to get out of the ceasefire with Hamas that he agreed to in January.

Since the start of the war, Netanyahu has faced duelling, possibly incompatible pressures: Families of the hostages want him to cut a deal with Hamas to free them, while his far-right coalition partners want to continue the war with the aim of annihilating the militant group. Phemelo gets analysis on the latest from Director of Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, Professor Jeff Harper.

18 Mar 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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