Episode description

After 15 months and the deaths of around 47,000 Palestinians, the war between Israel and Hamas has ended – for now.

A six-week ceasefire has begun in Gaza, after agreements were reached for the release of Israeli hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners and aid.

The start of the agreement coincides with Donald Trump returning to the White House, with the US President taking credit for the deal – though so did his predecessor, Joe Biden.

So, what will happen next in Gaza, and what does Trump’s comeback mean for other world issues?

Today on The Front Page, University of Waikato Professor of Law, Alexander Gillespie, joins us to discuss the long-awaited ceasefire and what’s next in world politics.

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Host: Georgina Campbell
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

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