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Hafsakat Esh - הַפְסָקַת אֵשׁ

Pronunciation: Haf·sa·kat esh

Literal translation: Ceasefire



Israel has been through seven official wars and countless operations. The word duo hafsakat esh is a term that Israelis know far too well.

The term is also used during harmless games between kids, when one of them wants to stop the game, or gives in.

 
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