Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 24 – The January 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, was welcomed by both sides. However, lasting peace hinges on agreed conditions.

Beyond Gaza, the Middle East faces ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq.

Most respondents and countries believe peace is unlikely in 2025, with the Netherlands and Sweden being the most pessimistic.

China and India have the highest optimism, while in the US, 52% doubt peace, 26% are hopeful, and 22% are unsure.

This article was originally published on Voronoiapp.
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