UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by the US, saying it offers a path to a two-state solution. He urged all parties to honour the agreement and ensure humanitarian access, calling the peace effort a “momentous opportunity.”
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu hailed US President Donald Trump for his “sacred mission” in brokering the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas. Calling it a “great day for Israel,” Netanyahu said the agreement would bring home all hostages and pave the way for peace.
PM Modi welcomed reports of progress in Gaza hostage talks, praising Donald Trump’s peace initiative and reiterating India’s support for a lasting resolution. Hamas has indicated readiness to release hostages, with Trump warning of consequences if no deal is signed.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he is working with US President Donald Trump on a new Gaza ceasefire plan ahead of their White House meeting. Gaza’s Health Ministry said the war’s death toll has surpassed 66,000, with over 168,000 wounded.
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The victim was identified as Col. Waibhav Anil Kale, who had started working a month ago as a security coordinator for the UN in Gaza, according to The Washington Post, which quoted unnamed informed sources.
Nottingham Councillor Sajid Mohammed invited the community leaders to the Council House in the city on Friday to discuss the escalating conflict and reaffirm an interfaith approach through a prayer for peace.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also stressed that Israel's operations must centre on the terrorist group Hamas to avoid an escalation of conflict in the region
