By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Hamas has declared its readiness for a Gaza ceasefire, contingent on a respected proposal and Israeli cooperation. We urge the incoming U.S. administration to pressure Israel to end its ongoing aggression, which continues to inflict heavy civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon. The conflict, sparked by Hamas’s October 2023 attack, has resulted in significant loss of life on both sides, and the recent suspension of Qatari mediation efforts adds further complexity to the already dire situation. Meanwhile, Israel’s continued strikes on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, have caused further destruction and displacement.
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