As Israelis celebrate the return of hostages held in Gaza, they are also anguished over the long time it took to bring them home. A nagging question for many is whether a social contract of mutual responsibility has been broken. #Gaza #hostages #Israel #Hamas

https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2025/0122/israel-gaza-freed-hostages-social-contract?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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