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Israel and Hamas Agree to a 72-Hour Ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire, starting at 8:00 p.m. local time on Friday, to allow for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and for talks to begin.
The ceasefire was announced by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has been mediating between the two sides. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the agreement was reached after "intense and continuous efforts."
The ceasefire will allow for the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has been under a severe Israeli blockade for 15 years. The blockade has been tightened since the current conflict began on May 10.
The ceasefire will also allow for the start of talks between Israel and Hamas. The talks are expected to focus on a long-term solution to the conflict, including the possibility of a prisoner exchange.
The ceasefire was welcomed by the international community. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it "a crucial step towards ending the violence."
The ceasefire is the first to be agreed to since the current conflict began. It is unclear how long it will last, but it is hoped that it will provide a window of opportunity for a lasting peace agreement.
The Conflict So Far
The current conflict began on May 10, when Hamas fired rockets at Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians, including many civilians.
The conflict has been described as the worst since the 2014 Gaza War.
Humanitarian Crisis
The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The United Nations has warned of a "full-scale humanitarian disaster" in the territory.
More than 100,000 Palestinians have been displaced from their homes, and there are concerns about food shortages and lack of access to clean water.
International Reactions
The conflict has drawn condemnation from the international community. The U.N. Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire.
The European Union has also called for a ceasefire and expressed concern over the civilian casualties in Gaza.
Future of the Conflict
The future of the conflict is uncertain. The ceasefire is a step in the right direction, but it is unclear how long it will last or whether it will lead to a lasting peace agreement.
The conflict has highlighted the need for a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is hoped that the ceasefire will provide an opportunity for talks to begin that will ultimately lead to peace.
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire, starting at 8:00 p.m. local time on Friday, to allow for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and for talks to begin.
The ceasefire was announced by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has been mediating between the two sides. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the agreement was reached after "intense and continuous efforts."
The ceasefire will allow for the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has been under a severe Israeli blockade for 15 years. The blockade has been tightened since the current conflict began on May 10.
The ceasefire will also allow for the start of talks between Israel and Hamas. The talks are expected to focus on a long-term solution to the conflict, including the possibility of a prisoner exchange.
The ceasefire was welcomed by the international community. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it "a crucial step towards ending the violence."
The ceasefire is the first to be agreed to since the current conflict began. It is unclear how long it will last, but it is hoped that it will provide a window of opportunity for a lasting peace agreement.
The Conflict So Far
The current conflict began on May 10, when Hamas fired rockets at Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians, including many civilians.
The conflict has been described as the worst since the 2014 Gaza War.
Humanitarian Crisis
The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The United Nations has warned of a "full-scale humanitarian disaster" in the territory.
More than 100,000 Palestinians have been displaced from their homes, and there are concerns about food shortages and lack of access to clean water.
International Reactions
The conflict has drawn condemnation from the international community. The U.N. Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire.
The European Union has also called for a ceasefire and expressed concern over the civilian casualties in Gaza.
Future of the Conflict
The future of the conflict is uncertain. The ceasefire is a step in the right direction, but it is unclear how long it will last or whether it will lead to a lasting peace agreement.
The conflict has highlighted the need for a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is hoped that the ceasefire will provide an opportunity for talks to begin that will ultimately lead to peace.
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