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UN Secretary-General welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza

Jan 16, 2025

New York [USA], January 16: The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.
"I commend the mediators - Egypt, Qatar, and the United States of America - for their dedicated efforts in brokering this deal. Their unwavering commitment to finding a diplomatic solution has been critical in achieving this breakthrough. I call on all relevant parties to uphold their commitments and ensure that this deal is fully implemented," he said in a statement.
"From the outset of the violence, I have called for an immediate ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages," he added.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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