Israel-Hamas war live updates: Gaza City clashes intensify as civilians flee
NBCNOV 1 2023
Israel Agrees to 4-Hour Daily Pauses in Gaza Fighting
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The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
After Hamas' heinous attack on Israel, the country has a right and a duty to carry out this invasion of Gaza. However, a short, temporary cease-fire may be possible on the condition that it comes with the release of Israeli hostages.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Living under a total blockade and unrelenting Israeli air strikes, figures show that one Palestinian child is dying every 15 minutes. A humanitarian cease-fire needs to be established immediately so that much-needed aid can enter the territory.
Narrative C
Currently, the terms "cease-fire" and "humanitarian pause" are being used interchangeably, yet they have major distinctions. While many Israel advocates suggest a "cease-fire" would draw out the conflict, ultimately leading to more bloodshed, many Palestinian advocates argue that mere "pauses" are not enough to abate the humanitarian catastrophe. It's vital for all parties and the international community to clearly define the scope of these terms immediately and minimize the fog of war to the extent possible.