'Religious triggers may lead to escalation': Ceasefire hopes fade before Ramadan
Ceasefire hopes between Israel and Hamas fade as Ramadan approaches, with tensions high, and international pressure mounts on Israel amid concerns of escalating violence and a humanitarian crisis.
A view of the al-Aqsa compound, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Jerusalem's Old City March 7, 2024. (photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)ByKEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINEUpdated: