President of the USA Joe Biden said on Wednesday that Israel i Hamas reached a ceasefire and hostage agreement that will end the fighting in the Gaza Strip and provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians.
– The agreement has been reached after 15 months of suffering – he said, adding that “it will be followed by an increase in humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.” – The fighting in Gaza will stop and the hostages will soon be returned to their families, Biden stressed.
Agreement in the Gaza Strip. Biden's team is unanimous with Trump's team
Biden emphasized in a statement that the agreement was reached within the “precise outlines” of a plan he unveiled in late May.
This is not only the result of the extreme pressure Hamas has found itself under and the changed regional equation following the ceasefire Lebanon and weakness Iran — but also stubborn and painstaking American diplomacy Biden said. – My diplomacy has never stopped trying to do this – he emphasized, quoted by the AP agency.
Later, in his speech in White HouseBiden said his administration has negotiated a deal, but Trump's team will follow soon responsible for its implementationwhich the AP said was a nod to Witkoff, Trump's envoy.
– Over the last few days my team and Trump's team spoke as one – he emphasized.
Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Donald Trump triumphs
The president-elect also spoke on the matter. – Thanks to this agreement, my national security team, through efforts special envoy to Middle EastSteve’a Witkoffawill continue to work closely with Israel and our allies to ensure that Gaza never again becomes a safe haven for terrorists, Trump wrote on social media.
Israeli President Yitzhak Hercog assured in a television interview that he welcomed the results of the negotiations and appealed to the government to accept the agreement. The final decision is expected to be made on Thursday.
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