Arguably, the more specific and detailed terms of this resolution is a positive compared to previous resolutions, but actions speak louder than words.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu probably feels he has no choice, from a political perspective, but to continue prosecuting the war in the same manner.

The mistaken killing of three Israeli hostages by the Israeli Defense Forces at the weekend has substantially increased pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire.

The leaders called on Israel to ‘respect international humanitarian law’, and said Hamas has no place in the future governance of Gaza.

Virtually as old as conflict itself, a ceasefire is a way of formalising a halt to violence between warring parties. But ceasefires can come in many different forms, leading to disagreements.