Cairo/Gaza (HRNW)- A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has come into effect today, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced, ending two years of Israeli brutality. The Israeli government is also expected to give final confirmation of the agreement by this evening.
Key details of the agreement:
Immediate results:
Ceasefire to take effect immediately
20 Israeli hostages expected to be released by Tuesday or Wednesday
Israeli forces withdraw to agreed line
International reaction:
Egypt:
“This is a historic moment where peace has triumphed”
US:
President Trump: “This is the first step towards a strong, sustainable and lasting peace”
Qatar:
“The agreement will enable an end to the war, the release of hostages and the provision of aid”
Saudi Arabia:
“It is hoped that the agreement will pave the way for a complete Israeli withdrawal and a comprehensive peace”
EU:
“It offers a real opportunity to end the devastating war”
Turkey:
President Erdogan: “The struggle will continue until an independent Palestinian state is established”
Hamas’ position:
Appeal to the international community to hold Israel to the terms of the agreement
The agreement was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, which the international community has called a historic step towards peace step has been taken
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