Why Israel is hesitant to accept a Gaza ceasefire

Published May 12, 2021 12:00am ET



Seeking to restore its deterrent credibility, Israel is reluctant to accept an immediate ceasefire with Palestinian terror groups in Gaza.

As of 3.30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Israel’s Channel 12 News reported that the nation’s Cabinet has approved an escalation in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

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