Will the peace last? After more than 460 days of devastating war in Gaza, a tentative ceasefire deal has finally been reached. Many feel it could be too good to be true.
Brutal Gaza war ends in fragile truce
Tension: Families of hostages seized from Israel by Hamas on October 7th 2023 have no idea what condition their relatives are in — or whether the peace deal will hold long enough for them to be freed. Glossary
United Nations - An international organisation focused on keeping peace. Its refugee agency, the UNHCR, aims to assist refugees around the world.
Anaesthesia - A loss of feeling or awareness caused by drugs or other substances.
Blockade - Sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
Tentative - Unconfirmed or hesitant.
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Brusque - Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.