Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Jerusalem, October 9 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday praised the new agreement with Hamas on the first phase of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. The cabinet plans to meet today to approve the agreement.
"This is a great day for Israel," Netanyahu declared, adding that the agreement includes the release of all hostages held in the Palestinian enclave. Israel believes that approximately 20 of the 48 hostages are still alive.
"After the first phase of the plan is approved, all our hostages will return home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel," Netanyahu emphasized.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, a cabinet meeting is scheduled for Thursday to discuss the agreement. Several key members of Netanyahu's far-right coalition, including ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have repeatedly spoken out against any agreement with Hamas and publicly called for the restoration of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip.
Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone. According to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, during a "very warm and emotional conversation," the leaders "congratulated each other on the historic achievement of signing the agreement to release all hostages."
D. Trump announced on social media that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the "first phase" of his 20-point plan to end the war and release hostages and some Palestinian prisoners.
"This means that all hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw its forces to the agreed-upon line as a first step toward a lasting, durable, and permanent peace," the White House chief wrote. "All parties will be treated fairly!" he added.
Israel and Hamas began indirect ceasefire talks in Gaza on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Since the war began on October 7, 2023, Israeli airstrikes have devastated the Gaza Strip, causing widespread famine and displacement. According to Gaza health authorities, at least 67,183 people have been killed and 169,841 injured.
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.