According to Qatar’s foreign ministry, a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will take effect on Sunday at 8:30 AM local time (6:30 AM GMT). The ministry’s spokesperson, Majed al-Ansari, made the announcement, stating that the ceasefire was arranged through coordination among the parties involved and mediators. Al-Ansari urged Gaza residents to exercise caution and wait for official instructions.
Qatari Foreign Ministry says the ceasefire in Gaza will begin at 8:30 AM local time on Sunday, tomorrow after it was scheduled to be at 12:15 pm. On the same very day, the release of Israeli and Palestinian detainees is expected to be held at 4:00 PM. Meanwhile, Israel will… pic.twitter.com/x9ZXoS9XiE
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Israeli Cabinet Formally Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal
The Israeli government has officially approved a mediated ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian Resistance, following the smaller security cabinet’s initial green light. According to reports, 24 Israeli ministers voted in favor of the deal, while 8 opposed it.
This development comes on the 470th day of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, after intense negotiations that resulted in a multi-phase agreement. Israeli media outlets reported that the ceasefire will take effect on Sunday.
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
