Editorial丨Fragile truce rests on new US administration

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After 15 months of fighting that has claimed tens of thousands of lives, a long-awaited ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into force on Sunday. The tranquility of the sky above Gaza and Israel for the first time in more than a year and the arrival of hundreds of lorries in the Palestinian enclave carrying aid have undoubtedly further spurred hopes that an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict is in sight. But these hopes may be premature. The necessary conditions to realize a permanent end to the hostilities are still not in place. What has been achieved so far is only the beginning of the first phase of a three-phase temporary truce, and the reason why it could happen is primarily due to the power transition in Washington rather than a solution that appeases the animosity between the two conflicting parties. ▲ Israelis clash with police during a protest demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Jan 4, 2025. Photo/Xi ………………………………