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This ceasefire is clearly not enough, and we must be allowed to continue our protests, argues DIANE ABBOTT
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MANY of us who have marched, protested, written and lobbied calling for a ceasefire in Gaza were naturally delighted when the ceasefire announcement came.
Israelis and Palestinians alike were delighted by the release of hostages, even if the Israeli government tried to prevent natural outpourings of joy and relief on part of the people of the Occupied Territories.
But there are growing and justified concerns about the character of this ceasefire, where it is leading and what the long-term consequences will be.
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