From the US Supreme Court’s ruling on TikTok and Israel’s cabinet okaying a ceasefire pact with Hamas to US President Joe Biden commuting the sentences of thousands, several important events took place in the world this week.

Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal 15 months after the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., says President-elect Donald Trump’s prodding helped seal the deal. Johnson says he hopes the deal continues as the new administration comes in,

The Israeli-Hamas conflict has created tension across California and in Sacramento. Now, several faith-based leaders are concerned the rift remains after Wednesday's announced ceasefire.

There is cautious optimism among San Diego’s Middle Eastern communities over the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Members of the House of Israel and House of Palestine, both located at Balboa Park, said the terms of the agreement give them hope after 15 months of agony that included protests for peace and vigils to honor victims of the war.

( JTA) — In the final days of the Biden administration, the federal Department of Education has resolved a small number of its many remaining Title VI cases involving allegations of antisemitic and anti-Palestinian discrimination.

A ceasefire is absolutely not the end, but the beginning of what we hope is going to be a longer process of peace building and stability in the region.”

In Gaza, Palestinians can expect the fighting to stop and the Israeli army to withdraw to the east, away from populated areas, allowing civilians to return to their shattered homes. Around 90% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million people has been displaced.

Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It’s about to get even worse, one expert says.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense criticism following the approval of a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which has sparked protests across Jerusalem. Thousands of demonstrators, including far-right groups,

CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Waltz; Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va.; Brett McGurk, White House adviser for the Middle East; Save the Children President and CEO Janti Soeripto. “Fox News Sunday” — Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa.; Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla.; Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog.

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