Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Israel’s government ratified what the White House called the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump indicated he planned to visit the region.

“Now only faith can protect them from revenge, from hatred, from answering by the same means,” the cardinal said. “This peace will be very, very fragile.”

In his own post, Netanyahu said only, “With God’s help we will bring them all home,” an apparent reference to the hostages.

“Much still needs to be defined. We must not delude ourselves, but we are pleased that something new and positive is on the horizon.”

As some member countries have recognized a Palestinian state, Trump argued doing so would “encourage continued conflict.” 

The U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace chairman warns renewed war in the Gaza Strip will have “dire consequences” for the Holy Land.

(OSV News) — After more than a year of war and thousands killed or wounded, negotiators representing Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal. A six-week initial ceasefire phase …