The United States has welcomed the acceptance of a new Gaza truce deal by Hamas, the militant group that controls the Palestinian enclave.
The deal, which was brokered by Egypt, went into effect at 11:30 p.m. local time on Sunday and has so far held.
The US State Department said in a statement that it was cautiously optimistic about the deal and urged all parties to uphold their commitments.
What is in the Truce Deal?
- A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel
- The opening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt
- The expansion of the permitted fishing zone off the coast of Gaza
- The delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza
The deal also calls for the formation of a committee to address the underlying issues that led to the recent violence, including the Israeli blockade of Gaza and the Hamas rocket attacks on Israel.
Reaction to the Truce Deal
The truce deal has been welcomed by the international community, including the United Nations and the European Union.
Hamas has said that it is committed to the deal and that it will not violate the ceasefire.
However, some Israeli officials have expressed skepticism about the deal, saying that they do not trust Hamas to uphold its commitments.
The Future of Gaza
The success of the truce deal will depend on the ability of Hamas and Israel to overcome their mutual mistrust and work together to address the underlying issues that led to the recent violence.
If the deal is successful, it could lead to a period of calm and stability in Gaza and help to improve the lives of the people who live there.
However, if the deal fails, it could lead to a resumption of violence and further suffering for the people of Gaza.
The United States will continue to monitor the situation closely and work with all parties to support the implementation of the truce deal.
Kindly regards,
E. Thompson
