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NoisyBear · 15/01/2025 21:05

LaurieFairyCake · 15/01/2025 20:54

I don't know how they will be able to recover from the deaths of nearly 5,000 children under 10 Sad

I can't even conceive of that pain in a people's

It's just awful isn't it. A young girl died locally of cancer last month and the effect that that one death had on the community was immense, I can't imagine that feeling 5000 times over. Parents having lost multiple children, school having lost multiple pupils, children themselves having lost multiple siblings and friends. I hope that there is a lot of psychological support offered to help them through the incredible trauma they have all been through. 92% of children in Gaza have felt like their death was imminent and almost half wished to die. They really need support quickly to try and prevent multigenerational trauma embedding itself.

Oodiks · 15/01/2025 21:05

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 20:32

There were none.
Fair point but I'm not aware of any rocket fire today. On the other hand Israel have continued their massacres, even moments after the ceasefire was announced.

I hope this is a proper ceasefire this time.

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The rocket fire from Gaza into Israel has been woefully under reported.

LetThereBeLove · 15/01/2025 21:04

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 20:32

There were none.
Fair point but I'm not aware of any rocket fire today. On the other hand Israel have continued their massacres, even moments after the ceasefire was announced.

I hope this is a proper ceasefire this time.

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i24 news has reported rocket fire over southern Israel.

Oodiks · 15/01/2025 21:02

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 20:24

How many Israelis were killed today?

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The fact that Israel has excellent defenses against Hamas's shoddy rockets does not negate the fact that Hamas (&c) have been firing rockets into Israel since long before October 7, 2023.

LaurieFairyCake · 15/01/2025 20:54

I don't know how they will be able to recover from the deaths of nearly 5,000 children under 10 Sad

I can't even conceive of that pain in a people's

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gloriagloria · 15/01/2025 20:41

@oakleaffy this is true, and the international community and neighbouring countries have a huge responsibility to put their own self-interests aside and help pave the way for a lasting peaceful solution while holding both sides to account.

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oakleaffy · 15/01/2025 20:34

gloriagloria · 15/01/2025 19:19

@LetThereBeLove I really hope it holds too but the risk of one side breaking it goes both ways.

Sadly I’m not holding my breath
These two sides are like warring dogs

They might be dragged apart, but it only takes one to look at the other in a threatening way and all bets are off.

There has been conflict in this area for decades.

Either side could kick things off again.

It’s like they can’t help themselves.

The innocent citizens are caught in the crossfire.

Horrendous.

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 20:32

Igotjelly · 15/01/2025 20:28

Less but not for lack of trying, proper air defence doesn’t negate a desire to cause harm.

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There were none.
Fair point but I'm not aware of any rocket fire today. On the other hand Israel have continued their massacres, even moments after the ceasefire was announced.

I hope this is a proper ceasefire this time.

Igotjelly · 15/01/2025 20:28

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 20:24

How many Israelis were killed today?

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Less but not for lack of trying, proper air defence doesn’t negate a desire to cause harm.

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 20:24

Oodiks · 15/01/2025 20:02

The ceasefire begins on Saturday. Have Hamas stopped firing rockets into Israel yet?

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How many Israelis were killed today?

EasterIssland · 15/01/2025 20:21

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 19:56

Israel just bombed a home in Gaza City straight after the ceasefire announcement, the aftermath looks terrible. They also bombed Jenin in the west bank today resulting in many deaths.

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This is my fear that it won’t be a ceasefire that is permanent and respected by both sides. It won’t be called War but definitely it won’t be a peaceful area.
my wish is that all innocent civilians are allowed to return home from both sides and that this is the beginning of a 2 state with no more deaths and restrictions

Igotjelly · 15/01/2025 20:06

All hostages that are women, children and men over 50 will be released in the first 6 weeks according to the details. Israel will release all Palestinian girls under 19 during that time.

Oodiks · 15/01/2025 20:02

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 19:56

Israel just bombed a home in Gaza City straight after the ceasefire announcement, the aftermath looks terrible. They also bombed Jenin in the west bank today resulting in many deaths.

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The ceasefire begins on Saturday. Have Hamas stopped firing rockets into Israel yet?

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 19:56

stanleypops66 · 15/01/2025 19:34

It is really good news and I hope it leads to long term peace in the region. I also hope that's there's no more deaths before and after the ceasefire.

Israel just bombed a home in Gaza City straight after the ceasefire announcement, the aftermath looks terrible. They also bombed Jenin in the west bank today resulting in many deaths.

LetThereBeLove · 15/01/2025 19:55

whatwouldyoudoifisangoutofkey · 15/01/2025 19:51

Have Israel actually formally agreed?
I thought Net. was pontificating about things still need ironing out ?

It has to be ratified by the Government tonight but all signs are that it will be otherwise there would have been no press releases announcing it.

whatwouldyoudoifisangoutofkey · 15/01/2025 19:51

Have Israel actually formally agreed?
I thought Net. was pontificating about things still need ironing out ?

stanleypops66 · 15/01/2025 19:34

It is really good news and I hope it leads to long term peace in the region. I also hope that's there's no more deaths before and after the ceasefire.

LetThereBeLove · 15/01/2025 19:33

Apparently women and children will be among the first hostages to be released 🤞

Whatsinanamehey · 15/01/2025 19:30

I have read it starts on Sunday.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 15/01/2025 19:30

Is this when we will find out what happened to the bibas family? I am soooooo hopeful for them

Oodiks · 15/01/2025 19:29

Igotjelly · 15/01/2025 19:19

Unfortunately it’s very far from over. The first phase lasts 6 weeks, with negotiations on phase 2 due to start after 2 weeks and that’s where a lot of the difficulties will lie. The first stage is “easy”

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Well, yeah, that's why I wrote, "for now at least." It's only the beginning of a new phase, but it does offer some hope.

Igotjelly · 15/01/2025 19:25

gloriagloria · 15/01/2025 19:25

@Igotjelly there is indeed a long way to go, but we have never even got this far before.

This is very true.

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gloriagloria · 15/01/2025 19:25

@Igotjelly there is indeed a long way to go, but we have never even got this far before.

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Igotjelly · 15/01/2025 19:19

Oodiks · 15/01/2025 19:16

Actually, feeling a little tearful, so glad it's over, for now at least, and hoping that people on both sides can rebuild their lives and work towards a future where all can thrive.

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Unfortunately it’s very far from over. The first phase lasts 6 weeks, with negotiations on phase 2 due to start after 2 weeks and that’s where a lot of the difficulties will lie. The first stage is “easy”

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gloriagloria · 15/01/2025 19:19

@LetThereBeLove I really hope it holds too but the risk of one side breaking it goes both ways.

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