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David Cohen

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David Cohen covers politics & security for 1WG's Israel desk.

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Ceasefire and Hostage Release in Gaza
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Ceasefire and Hostage Release in Gaza

Does a cessation of hostilities mark the end of a war, or merely its latest intermission? The January 19, 2025, implementation of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange in Gaza has reignited this enduring question across global diplomatic corridors. While the return of Israeli hostages and the simultaneous release of Palestinian detainees offer a profound human reprieve, the geopolitical architecture underpinning the accord remains untested by time and complicated by deeply entrenched, competing security paradigms.