“left a glimmer of hope alive — but only barely — for an accord that could bring at least a pause in the seven-month-old war that has devastated the Gaza Strip.”
Bullcrap. That’s just a scam. If they can get a “pause” it will be near impossible to start up again. And in the meantime the vermin will resupply, rest, and improve positions.
Stay after them till they surrender or die.
I see beautiful homes & condos with seafront docks, in Israel’s future.