1. I am doubtful of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

2. Perhaps I am pessimistic, but should anyone believe that a nation that violate countless United Nations resolutions, disregarding and disrespecting world opinion, would honour its undertaking.

3. Would anyone believe that Israel, that had violated past ceasefire deals with Hezbollah would choose to observe this time around?

4. Israel is a rogue; a belligerent nation. The belligerence will not allow it to respect any agreements or laws.

5. Days before the ceasefire they are upping the ante, killing as many Palestinians as they can. It is second nature to them to go on a murderous rampage.

6. And they will blame everyone else for it.

7. Excuse my pessimism. But the jubilation shown by the Gazans is premature. I hope I’m wrong.