5 precariously peaceful cartoons about the Gaza ceasefire

Political cartoonists on the chance for peace in the Middle East

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This is an editorial cartoon that depicts Uncle Sam and two figures that represent Hamas and Israel standing atop a precariously balanced set of wooden Jenga blocks. Uncle Sam says, “Shake on it, but not too vigorously.”

(Image credit: Drew Sheneman / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency)

This image depicts a dove with an olive branch of peace in its mouth. It sits atop ruins of war-torn buildings and says, “Now for the hard part.”

(Image credit: Bill Bramhall / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency)

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