Hey guys! 📢 There’s some big news happening in the Middle East, and we’re here to help you understand it.
What’s Going On?
An important Israeli minister named Itamar Ben-Gvir is not happy about a new agreement called a ceasefire between Israel and a group called Hamas in Gaza. He said that if this agreement happens, his political party will leave the government! 😮
Wait, What’s a Ceasefire?
A ceasefire is when two sides agree to stop fighting for a while. It’s like when you and your sibling decide to call a truce after a big argument. In this case, Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the fighting.
Why Is Ben-Gvir Upset?
Ben-Gvir thinks that stopping the fighting and releasing Palestinian prisoners is like giving in to Hamas. He wants the fighting to continue until Hamas is defeated. He believes agreeing to the ceasefire is not good for Israel.
Who Else Is Involved?
Another leader named Bezalel Smotrich also wants promises that Israel will continue the fight after the first part of the deal is done. This puts more pressure on Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to decide what to do.
What’s in the Ceasefire Deal?
The deal, which was helped along by countries like Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, plans to stop the fighting for 42 days. During this time:
- The fighting that’s been going on for over 15 months will pause.
- 33 hostages held in Gaza will be released.
- In exchange, Palestinian prisoners will be released by Israel.
Why Is This Important?
This could be a big step toward peace in the region. But not everyone agrees on how to move forward, which makes things complicated.
Let’s Keep an Eye on It!
The situation is still developing, and we’ll watch to see what happens next. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌍
Reference(s):
Israeli far-right minister threatens to quit over Gaza ceasefire deal
cgtn.com
