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Israel and Hamas Announce Ceasefire Agreement

Israel and Hamas Announce Ceasefire Agreement

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Multiple sources have confirmed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with the deal including a full ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas of Gaza, and the release of hostages. The agreement was brokered by the United States and Qatar, and will be phased into two stages. The first stage, which will last six weeks, includes the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of hostages held in Gaza. This will allow Palestinians to return to their neighborhoods. The second stage will focus on negotiating a permanent end to the war.

Ursula Von Der Leyen
European Commission
1. This brings hope to an entire region, where people have endured immense suffering for far too long.
Emmanuel Macron
Renaissance
1. The agreement must be respected. The hostages freed. Gazans aided. A political solution must happen.
2. After 15 months of unjustifiable calvary, immense relief for Gazans, hope for the hostages and their families.
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
1. Our attention must turn to how we secure a permanently better future for the Israeli and Palestinian people, grounded in a two-state solution.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Government
1. Those responsible for the heinous acts of 7 October, the subsequent unlawful killings of civilians across Gaza, and for all other crimes under international law must be held to account.
2. Several clauses in the framework remain unresolved, and we hope that the details will be finalised tonight.
Yair Lapid
Yesh Atid
1. An entire country is holding its breath tonight.
Giorgia Meloni
Brothers of Italy
1. Italy is ready to play its part, together with its European and international partners.
Philippe Lazzarini
UN Relief and Works Agency
1. Many have been hoping for this moment for the past 15 months.
Hamas
1. This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it signaled to the entire World that my Administration would seek Peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans, and our Allies. I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones.