Why The U.S Is Holding Back A Gaza Ceasefire

Yesterday three Prime Ministers, including our own, came together to call for a sustainable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.  The call came as the UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to demand the same, in a strong show of global support for ending the Israel Hamas war.  But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said a ceasefire is not an option.  In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what it will take to make a ceasefire happen - is international pressure enough to force Israel and Hamas to lay down their weapons?  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Dr Jessica Genauer - Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University.  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.