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We are working with Hamas and Israel on the steps necessary to implement the ceasefire agreement.”
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States are pleased to announce the conclusion of an agreement regarding Gaza. The implementation of the agreement will commence next Sunday.”
In a press conference, Sheikh Mohammed stated The agreement aims to bring peace, and the responsibility now lies with both parties to adhere to its terms,
he remarked, underscoring the importance of compliance by all sides With the consent of both negotiating parties, efforts are ongoing tonight to finalize the execution mechanisms of the agreement,
The road to this deal has not been easy,
Is that a joke?”
In a light-hearted exchange with reporters, Biden responded to a question on who deserved credit for the deal, saying The Palestinian people have gone through hell. Too many innocent people have died. Too many communities have been destroyed. Under this deal, the people of Gaza can finally recover and rebuild. They can look to a future without Hamas and power,
We have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East … They will be released shortly.”
In a social media post, Trump said It’s too late for my parents and thousands of people in Gaza and thousands of Israelis but this is what I’ve been calling for … a deal and the beginning of a peace process. I am happy for all those who will sleep well tonight and go back to their families.”
Maoz Inon, an Israeli peace activist whose parents were killed on 7 October, told Al Jazeera Both parties should commit totally to all three phrases [of the agreement] to steer away from further bloodshed and steer away escalation in the region, ... We hope this will be the end of a dark chapter of war.”
Sheikh Mohammed said, adding Though we celebrate each reunion, our mission remains unfinished until all hostages – both the living and the dead – are returned home. For the 30 hostages murdered in captivity, this agreement comes tragically too late. This agreement marks a crucial step, but it must be carried through to completion in all its stages. We will not rest until we see the last hostage back home.”
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement Praise be to God, we will be free to live like human beings again soon,
a displaced father of four, ... Mohammed Azaiza said It is clearly evident that if Israel pulls out of Gaza, Hamas would remain in charge,
There is only one thing before my eyes, and that is the fulfilment of all the goals of the war.”
After the meeting, Smotrich released a video, saying We need to move forward now towards a two-state solution. And since one of the two states exists, which is Israel, we need to build the other state, which is Palestine,
said Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, the host of the meeting A ceasefire is the prerequisite for peace, but it is not peace,
Contrary to reports, the Hamas terror organization has not yet returned its response to the deal,
The ceasefire we're talking about ... came about primarily because of international pressure, so pressure does pay off,
Mustafa told a conference in Oslo, Norway 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,
Following the progress in the hostage release negotiations, Minister Saar cut short his diplomatic visit, which was scheduled to continue tomorrow in Hungary. He will return to Israel tonight to participate in the expected discussions and votes in the Security Cabinet and government,
the Foreign Ministry said in a statement
