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Gaza ceasefire deal could be a ‘strangle contract’

Gaza ceasefire deal could be a ‘strangle contract’
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The New Daily

Marika Sosnowski

The Gaza ceasefire deal could be a ‘strangle contract’, with Israel holding all the cards

The Gaza ceasefire deal could be a ‘strangle contract’, with Israel holding all the cards

These types of ceasefires are highly coercive agreements that enable the more powerful party to force the weaker party to agree to whatever they want.

10.10.2025 20

The Conversation

Marika Sosnowski

Trump demands an end to the war in Gaza – could a ceasefire be close?

Buoyed by the truce with Iran, President Trump is pushing for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. But it could entail unacceptable conditions for...

01.07.2025 7

The Conversation

Marika Sosnowski

Why did the Israel-Hamas ceasefire fall apart? It was never going to solve the root causes of the conflict

A ceasefire may bring a temporary halt to fighting, but as the current conflict in Gaza shows, it doesn’t solve every issue.

19.03.2025 20

The Conversation

Marika Sosnowski

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire didn’t resolve any deep-seated issues. Now, it’s shattered

A ceasefire may bring a temporary halt to fighting, but as the current conflict in Gaza shows, it doesn’t solve every issue.

18.03.2025 8

The Conversation

Marika Sosnowski

Gaza ceasefire no guarantee of end to deadly war

17.01.2025 10

The New Daily

Marika Sosnowski

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. It doesn’t guarantee a peaceful end to a devastating war

After 467 days of violence, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a detailed peace plan. But with more negotiating ahead, the future is far from certain.

16.01.2025 10

The Conversation

Marika Sosnowski

Why Bashar al-Assad ’s security state collapsed so dramatically in Syria

Sometimes nothing happens for years. And then years – decades even – happen in a few days. Over the past ten days, a range of Syrian rebel forces...

09.12.2024 10

The Conversation

Marika Sosnowski

Four reasons to be concerned about the Israel-Hezbollah deal

The announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is welcome news for a region torn apart by more than a year of warfare. Hopefully...

29.11.2024 3

Canberra Times

Marika Sosnowski

Ceasefires are not a panacea. Here are 4 reasons to be concerned about the Israel-Hezbollah deal

The announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is welcome news for a region torn apart by more than a year of warfare. Hopefully...

27.11.2024 8

The Conversation

Marika Sosnowski