NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to learn more about?
Update: After this lesson was posted, a tentative ceasefire was finalized. You can find the latest update in this video.
SUMMARY
Israel and Hamas are the closest they have been to a ceasefire in Gaza. That is the word from senior U.S. and Israeli officials and a Hamas statement. Nick Schifrin reports on the latest.
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KEY TERMS
Ceasefire = an agreement to halt armed conflict for a period of time, often to allow for a settlement, treaty or negotiated peace
WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who are some of the people or parties that have negotiated the ceasefire?
- Where would Israel withdraw troops in the short term based on the current proposal?
- What would Israel exchange with Hamas for the return of Israeli hostages?
- How would later phases of the ceasefire lead to a new Palestinian authority under the ceasefire?
- Why haven't Israel and Hamas completed the agreement yet? What are some sticking points?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
After watching this segment, what do you think are the major obstacles to a long-term peace in Gaza?
Media literacy: Most the optimism about a possible ceasefire comes from state officials including the U.S. Secretary of State. Who else would you want to hear from to better gauge the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza?
WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO
- Read more about the potential ceasefire here.
- As a class, discuss — how do you think a ceasefire would impact other global conflicts, including conflicts that the United States in involved in?
- You can also watch the video below for more analysis on the deal.
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