NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yossi Mekelberg of Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Program, about the Israeli political response to a negotiated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

SIMON: Greg, are the releases on both sides an indication that the ceasefire is holding - it's working? MYRE: Yes, Scott. It's absolutely a good sign that the ceasefire is now wrapping up its ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yossi Mekelberg of Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Program, about the Israeli political response to a negotiated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

SIMON: Greg, are the releases on both sides an indication that the ceasefire is holding - it's working? MYRE: Yes, Scott. It's absolutely a good sign that the ceasefire is now wrapping up its first full week and still holding. These releases are incredibly ...

SIMON: What else can you tell us about the agreement? AL-SHALCHI: Well, we're starting to get a little bit more information about the timing of the ceasefire and what this multiphase deal will ...

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