Thursday, May 20, 2021

Israel And Hamas Accept Egyptian Mediated Proposal For A Ceasefire

 

Daily Mail: Celebrations in the street as Israel and Hamas CEASE FIRE in Gaza after fierce 11-day conflict saw 232 Palestinians and 12 Israelis dead 

* Israel and Hamas have ceased hostilities across the Gaza Strip border, bringing a halt to fierce fighting 

* Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Cabinet unilaterally approved the Egyptian-mediated proposal 

* Palestinians in the Gaza Strip lined the streets in celebration as the ceasefire came into effect 

Palestinians are celebrating in the streets of Gaza after Israel and Hamas ceased hostilities, bringing a halt to the fiercest fighting the region has seen in decades. 

A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said his Security Cabinet unilaterally approved the Egyptian-mediated proposal. 

Since the fighting began on May 10, health officials in Gaza say 232 Palestinians, including 65 children and 39 women, have been killed and more than 1,900 wounded in aerial bombardments.  

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WNU Editor: Will it last? In past conflicts it took a few ceasefires before a permanent one was established. 

On a side note. President Biden is taking credit for this ceasefire .... Biden takes credit for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and promises to 'replenish' Netanyahu's defense systems including the Iron Dome to help ensure 'security in the future' (Daily Mail). Egyptian President Sisi is giving the US President some credit for helping this Egyptian sponsored ceasefire .... Sisi praises Biden's role in Egypt-sponsored ceasefire between Palestine, Israel (Ahram Online). Others are skeptical .... Biden tries to claim credit for cease-fire between Israel and Hamas (FOX News). 

More News On Israel and Hamas Agreeing To Gaza Cease-Fire  

Gaza ceasefire takes effect after Egypt-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas -- France 24 

Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war -- AP

Israel-Hamas truce takes hold after 11 days of fighting -- Reuters  

Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect -- BBC  

Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza cease-fire -- DW  

Israel approves Gaza ceasefire to halt 11-day conflict -- The Guardian

Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas agree to a ceasefire -- CNN  

Israel officials approve cease-fire with Hamas following 11 days of Gaza violence -- FOX News 

Israel, Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire proposed by Egypt to end 11-day conflict -- RT  

Israel Announces Truce In Gaza - Will Take Effect Overnight -- Zero Hedge  

Biden commends Netanyahu after Israel-Hamas cease-fire is reached -- Politico  

World reaction to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza -- Al Jazeera