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Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

We can’t be sure of anything right now, apart from the fact that it looks like for the first time in far too long the death and destruction in Gaza will stop

Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

It’s going to be a tense few days

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Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

Nothing can erase anything that’s happened but surely we want the killing in Gaza to stop?

Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

This isn’t a comprehensive peace deal right? But at least the killing and displacement in Gaza might actually stop

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Jonathan M. Katz @katz.theracket.news · 1d

Even a pause in the killing and displacement would be good and I share the cautious optimism that this could end this phase of the catastrophe. But it is wild that people are treating this as if it’s the negotiated end of the Russo-Japanese War, or even Camp David 1978.

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 1d

“In two years everything can break. All norms, all decency. In two years you can take a big idea, like shared humanity or international law, and empty it of all meaning.” @aloner.bsky.social marks October 7th.

Since the Hamas attack of 7th October, what remains of big ideals such as our shared humanity?

Israel, Hamas reach Gaza cease-fire deal; Trump: Hostages will be released Monday

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Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

Good news this morning. We have a ceasefire deal. Israeli cabinet will meet today and all being well hostages will be released Monday. It’s not perfect, everything can still go wrong, and it’s hard to believe the horror in Gaza will end, but finally some hope www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Netanyahu Will Convene the Government on Thursday to Approve the Agreement Hamas Called on the International Community to Ensure That Israel Fully Implements the Deal Hostage Families Said Their Fight...

www.haaretz.com

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 1d

🚨An Israeli official said a Gaza deal could be reached as soon as tonight (local time)
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WH spokesperson Karoline Leavitt: President Trump will undergo annual medical tests on Friday. He is considering traveling to the Middle East shortly afterward.
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Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

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Arieh Kovler @ariehkovler.com · 1d

Multiple reports from Israeli, Arab and US sources that a ceasefire deal in Gaza could be imminent, with the hope that Phase 1 is signed today or tomorrow and hostage releases would begin almost immediately.

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elia ayoub 🌱 @ayoub.bsky.social · 3d

Motaz Azaiza shared this video of a street in Gaza before and after the Israeli genocide started

www.instagram.com/reel/DOGfKA4...

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 1d

“In two years everything can break. All norms, all decency. In two years you can take a big idea, like shared humanity or international law, and empty it of all meaning.” @aloner.bsky.social marks October 7th.

Since the Hamas attack of 7th October, what remains of big ideals such as our shared humanity?

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David Davidi-Brown @daviddavidi-brown.bsky.social · 1d

Painful to read and reckon with, powerfully and movingly written by Alona 🙏

For Israelis & Palestinians, those connected to them in UK, and cohesive communities everywhere, we have to hold multiple painful truths.

We must avoid simple often hateful responses framing one “side” as innately evil.

Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

"In two years everything can break. All norms, all decency. In two years you can take a big idea, like shared humanity or international law, and empty it of all meaning"

My attempt at articulating what has happened to us since 7th October

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/israel...

Since the Hamas attack of 7th October, what remains of big ideals such as our shared humanity?

Netanyahu’s rivals meet in secret, vow to topple government 'by this winter'

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Ron Skolnik @ronskolnik.bsky.social · 1d

Former Meretz MK Mossi Raz wisely, wryly commented (on the other site): No, "Netanyahu's rivals didn't meet. Six of them did. As long as they don't invite the heads of Arab parties opposing Netanyahu, it'd be better if they didn't meet." www.ynetnews.com/article/hkjg...

In a closed-door meeting without photos or Arab parties, Lapid, Gantz, Bennett, Lieberman, Eisenkot and Golan discussed plans to oust Netanyahu and backed Trump’s plan to free hostages and form a 'hea...

www.ynetnews.com

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Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

thank you I will!

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 1d

Hamas says it submitted list of prisoners it demands Israel release as top negotiators arrive in Egypt for Gaza talks

www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Hamas: Submitted list of prisoners we demand Israel release; top negotiators land in Egypt

Israel's Ron Dermer, U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Qatar's PM Have Arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh for Gaza Talks. Hamas Is Reportedly Demanding the Release of the Bodies of Its Former Leader...

www.haaretz.com

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Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much for reading and sharing it

Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 1d

"In two years everything can break. All norms, all decency. In two years you can take a big idea, like shared humanity or international law, and empty it of all meaning"

My attempt at articulating what has happened to us since 7th October

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/israel...

Since the Hamas attack of 7th October, what remains of big ideals such as our shared humanity?