text:  Now, both sides seem supportive of these general principles and have good reason to do so. Gaza is in tatters. Sunday marked nine months since the war began. The civilians in Gaza desperately need a breather and more aid to come in. In Israel, demonstrators held nationwide protests Sunday, part of ongoing marches, calling for a ceasefire to bring back at least some of the 120 Israeli hostages. So both sides could get some tangible things they want in this first phase of a deal.