The United States alongside Egypt and Qatar, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal as confirmed by President Joe Biden.
“Today, after many months of intensive diplomacy by the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal.” said Biden
Through a statement, Biden noted that the agreement will halt fighting in Gaza and increase humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians and reunite the hostages with their families.
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He continued by revealing how he made a contours plan about it in May 2024 which was endorsed unanimously by the UN Security Council.
“It is the result not only of the extreme pressure that Hamas has been under and the changed regional equation after a ceasefire in Lebanon and weakening of Iran but also of dogged and painstaking American diplomacy. My diplomacy never ceased in their efforts to get this done.” read the statement.
According to Biden, it is time to remember the families whose loved ones were killed on the October 7th attack in Hamas and innocent people killed in that war.
He also noted that it is time to end the war and focus on matters peace and security. He did not forget the Americans who were taken as hostages in Gaza.
“I will speak more about this soon. For now, I am thrilled that those who have been held hostage are being reunited with their families.” said Biden
