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Why did the U.S block the UN from enforcing an official ceasefire?
The violence in Gaza has officially come to an end as the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas officially came into force on Friday morning.
“The question becomes – Why is it that the United States blocked the UN from enforcing an official ceasefire,” Andray Domise, Editor at Maclean’s Magazine, said on tickerNEWS.
The U.S blocked a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, reportedly five times, before the offical ceasefire came into action.
“It’s very good the hostility has come to a close, but it doesn’t mean the conditions within Palestine have changed”
What’s happening with the ceasefire?
Israel’s security council says the end of the 11-day conflict with the Hamas militants was proposed by Egypt and will be “mutual and unconditional”.
It follows US President Joe Biden yesterday putting pressure on Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring an end to the violence immediately.
Biden has applauded the moves to end the violence and has vowed to continue with “quiet, relentless diplomacy”.
The President of Egypt provided to security delegations who will work to uphold the ceasefire.
The impact of the conflict has been immense, the violence between Israel and Hamas has been described by man as the worst in decades.
What will happen after the ceasefire?
Domise says there needs to be more than “just a restructure of Gaza”
“Regardless of whatever treaties are signed… the annexations continue.”
Previously, Egypt was able to broker on behalf of the Palestinians. However, after Arab Springs, “there is less of an interest to stand with the people of Gaza”, Domise adds.
“It’s almost as if the Palestinian people have fewer and fewer friends in the region as time goes on.”
“Netanyahu has been incredibly antagonistic towards the Palestinian people” As Israel & Hamas agree to a ceasefire.
Domise says peace won’t be restored until the @IsraeliPM and those who are in his Government leave politics.
Is there a social media war on how the conflict is being played out online?
Andrew Selepak, Media Professor at the University of Florida says social media impacts how we see world events, including the unfolding situation between Israel and Hamas.
breaks down why it’s so problematic.
“There is a lot of potential for false information…. that potentially is going to lead to more conflict.”
When did the conflict between Israel and Hamas start?
The fighting began on the 10th of May.
Tensions were brought to a head at a holy site revered by both Jews and Muslims
At least 232 people have lost their lives in Gaza, 100 of whom are women and children
12 Israelis died, this figure includes two children.
Around 4,000 rockets were fired by Hamas militants into Israeli territory
ticker’s Adrian Franklin details footage from Gaza showing citizens celebrating the end of the conflict.