Wednesday, November 22, 2023

World reactions to Israel, Hamas truce deal

 from al Jazeera

 Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day truce mediated by Qatar that will see the release of 50 women and children held captive in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinian women and children held in Israeli jails...

China

The Chinese foreign ministry expressed hopes that the move “will help alleviate the plight of the humanitarian crisis, promote the de-escalation of conflicts, and ease tensions.”...

 

EU

“The European Commission will do its utmost to use this pause for a humanitarian surge to Gaza,” she said in a statement...

HRW

“Hostage-taking & blocking of life-saving aid are war crimes that are never justified. Human beings are not bargaining chips. Ceasefire or not, unlawful attacks should cease once and for all.”..

Iran

 “The visit is in line with Iran’s diplomatic efforts to halt the Zionist regime’s attacks on Gaza, lift the blockade and send humanitarian aid to the oppressed people of Gaza,”...

Russia

“Russia and most countries in the world have been calling for a ceasefire and for a humanitarian pause. Because it is only on the basis of these kinds of pauses that some outlines of future attempts at a sustainable settlement can be built,”...

Turkey

The Islamic world must act in a spirit of unity and solidarity on Gaza, Erdogan told reporters. “When that fist hits the table with all its force, it will not be possible for Israel to continue its occupation or oppression.”

He said efforts must be made to ensure a ceasefire, deliver sufficient aid to Gaza and rebuild the city, using economic, political and diplomatic means.

“We must force Israel to comply with international law and be held accountable for its actions,” he added.

“I may arrange a trip to Egypt as soon as possible,” Erdogan said, to discuss evacuations of the injured.

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