Israel closes hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas. But at what price?

It’s official: Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement, including terms for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza and release of all hostages. However reports in recent hours indicate that the final approvals on both sides could be delayed. And the agreement is causing deep divisions within the Israeli cabinet and in Israeli society – further compounding the trauma that the nation is suffering since the horrendous attacks on 7th October 2023.