Temporary Israel-Hamas truce unlikely to pave way for longer ceasefire, say foreign policy experts, as hostage-prisoner exchange begins

Canada’s two priorities during this temporary ceasefire should be to evacuate citizens, and to provide humanitarian aid, says expert Thomas Juneau. But 'there’s no scope' for Canada to become a mediator.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas will allow for 'hostages to finally be liberated' and for 'significant amounts of humanitarian aid to get into the civilians and the innocent people in Gaza who desperately need it.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE

November 24, 2023

The four-day temporary truce between Israel and Hamas to allow for the exchange of hostages and prisoners began on Nov. 24, but a number of foreign policy experts are skeptical that it will lead to a longer cessation of hostilities—and that there’s little Canada can do o...

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