Watch: How Do Hostage Deals and Ceasefires Differ?
The Israeli government is expected to approve a deal this afternoon that could initiate a ceasefire in Gaza starting this Sunday.
In Israel, the agreement has predominantly been characterized as a hostage deal. This terminology has been adopted by the government and the Israeli media, leading most Israelis to refer to it that way.
Consequently, only a few individuals in Israel perceive the deal as a means to conclude the conflict in Gaza.
What may seem like a minor distinction in phrasing actually uncovers significant insights into the differing realities in Israel and Gaza.