Tension between
Palestinians and Israel is at an all time high. Knowing that ongoing strikes
against each other benefits no one, the Palestinian leaders of Hamas and Israeli
representatives met in Egypt to try and work out a cease fire agreement. Even
during negotiations, armed conflicts have continued. Both sides understand that a cease fire is
necessary—too many innocent civilians are being caught in the crossfire and are
injured or killed. Both the United States and Egypt are working with the
Palestinians and Israelis in hopes that a cease fire agreement can be brokered.
Egypt and the United
States helped broker the cease-fire last week after Israel launched a series of
military strikes on Gaza with the stated goal of halting Israel-bound rocket
attacks from militants in the Palestinian territory (Rahma).
A brokered cease fire
agreement between Israel and Palestine not
only demonstrate the commitment between the United States and Egypt in moving
the peace process forward, but it will show the interest in the people; not just the governments. A cease fire will help both Jews and Arabs
to feel safer in their homes. If the cease fire works, this may be a
significant first step to encourage a peaceful resolution to the problems that
exists between Israel and Palestine.
-Katie Juhl
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