The hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is a “crucial step” towards addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Lord Cameron has said.
The Foreign Secretary said Britain will continue to work towards the release of all hostages in the hopes of reaching “a long-term political solution which enables both Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace”.
”I urge all parties to ensure the agreement is delivered in full. Of course, we want to see all hostages released immediately and families affected by the horrors of the October 7th terror attack reunited,” he said. “This pause provides an important opportunity to ensure much greater volumes of food, fuel and other life-saving aid can reach Gaza on a sustained basis.”
Israel’s government earlier this morning voted to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has stretched on for over six weeks.
Hamas is expected to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a four-day ceasefire and the release of around 150 Palestinians, mostly women and teenagers, held in Israeli jails.
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