Three questions that threaten the Gaza peace deal

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the initial phase of a ceasefire plan in Gaza, pausing hostilities in the devastated territory and bringing the best hope yet of a definitive end to a bloody two-year war that has killed tens of thousands, destabilised much of the Middle East and prompted protests around the world. Subscribe ► http://bit.ly/subscribegdn The US president, Donald Trump, announced the agreement, saying all of the hostages held in Gaza would be released soon and Israel would withdraw troops to an agreed line as the first step to a “strong, durable, and everlasting peace”. The Israeli security cabinet is due to approve the deal tonight. However, the thornier, long-term parts of the plan still need to be negotiated. Reporting from Tel Aviv’s ‘hostages square’, the Guardian’s William Christou looks at three questions that still need answering. For our full explainer on what has been agreed for the first phase of the plan – and why now – tap the link https://ift.tt/Hi3L6bt #israel #gaza #hamas #gazaceasefire #gazapeace #gazapeaceplan #hamashostages #gazagenocide