Jessica Karl, Columnist

For the Gaza Ceasefire, the Hard Part Starts Now

If the deal leads to a lasting peace between Israel and Hamas, Trump will deserve the credit that he will no doubt demand.

A steep road lies ahead.

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As details of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas emerge, it’s a hold-your-breath moment for the Middle East. After two ruthless, bloody years of fighting, they’ve reached the first phase of a 20-point plan to end the war. Yet many questions concerning Gaza’s reconstruction and the path to peace remain, says Marc Champion.