Critics say Middle East ceasefires are not stopping fighting
By The BriefBrief
Analysts and journalists dispute that ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran amount to real fighting halts.
WHO:People on the ground in the region, some analysts and journalists
WHAT:They object to describing the conflict as a “ceasefire,” citing continued attacks and closures.
WHEN:Jul 1, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
WHERE:Middle East
WHY:They say fighting and related disruptions have not stopped for long, including daily attacks on Gaza and periodic closures of the Strait of Hormuz.
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