In two weeks, on March 1, the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire will expire. By now, negotiations on phase 2 of a ceasefire should have been well under way, but that has not yet materialized. With each passing day it becomes clear that Israel is making other plans – plans that suggest a desire to return back to the bombardment of Gaza and a continuation of the more than 15-month long genocide that was paused in January.
Recent events have cast more doubt on the prospects of a lasting ceasefire and have raised questions not just about Israel’s intentions and calculations but also about the influence of the U.S. and Trump and, ultimately, how Hamas will respond.
Here’s what you need to know, and what you may expect to see in the coming weeks…..more
