UN chief welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
2025-02-16 12:00
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the continued ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of a hostage held by Hamas.
In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, the Secretary-General said he was “encouraged” by the continued calm in Gaza and urged all parties to “uphold their commitments under the ceasefire agreement.”
The Secretary-General also welcomed the release of Hisham al-Sayed, a Palestinian who was abducted by Hamas in 2015. He called for the release of all remaining Palestinian hostages held by Hamas.
The ceasefire agreement, which was brokered by Egypt, has been in place since August 2022. It has brought an end to the violence that had plagued Gaza for years.
The release of al-Sayed is a sign that the ceasefire is holding and that there is a willingness on both sides to improve relations.
The Secretary-General urged all parties to “build on this positive momentum” and to work towards a lasting peace settlement. He said that the United Nations is “ready to support these efforts in any way possible.”
UN chief welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
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