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'Important day for humanity' – Brazil's Lula celebrates Gaza ceasefire in Rome, calls to resolve other regional conflicts

'Important day for humanity' – Brazil's Lula celebrates Gaza ceasefire in Rome, calls to resolve other regional conflicts

"Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrated the Gaza peace deal on Monday. During an opening conference of the World Food Forum in Rome, Lula said that now the Palestinian population will be able to 'sleep peacefully'. "Finally, it seems that a way out has been found for the conflict between Israel and Palestine. It seems to me there are many possibilities that the agreement will be definitive, and I think that is very important," he declared, adding that "people will no longer be persecuted for looking for something to eat," he commented. Lula highlighted the achievement and expressed hope that other armed international conflicts can also be resolved. "I also believe it is extremely important that we understand that, if the world was able to resolve the issue of Israel, then it is time we also start thinking about solving the problem of the war between Ukraine and Russia, and of Russia with Ukraine. I think it is entirely possible," he stated. He added that the time has come for a 'humanitarian reflection' so that the world 'can live in peace.' The Brazilian leader recognised that the agreement is an encouraging beginning toward ending the conflict and urged countries to cooperate. "I hope that those who helped Israel in its position of virulence will now help achieve a definitive peace. I think everyone will be happier than I am: the Palestinian people and the Jewish people," he affirmed. The president also emphasised that it is cause for joy to know that both peoples will be able to live in peace. Israeli authorities announced the release of 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas confirmed the release of 20 Israeli hostages in exchange, marking the most significant phase of the ongoing truce. The ceasefire came into effect at noon on Friday, after the Israeli military said its troops had “begun repositioning along adjusted deployment lines” as outlined in the agreement. The move followed the Israeli cabinet’s approval of the first phase on Thursday. On 29 September, US President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point Gaza peace plan with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for an immediate end to fighting and the release of all hostages, living and deceased, within 72 hours, as well as 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7, 2023. The plan also guarantees full humanitarian aid access to Gaza, amnesty for Hamas members who accept peace, and safe passage for those who refuse, stating that “no one will be forced to leave the enclave.” Hamas conditionally accepted the US-brokered plan, agreeing to release hostages through Qatari and Egyptian mediators if Israel committed to a lasting peace and complete withdrawal from Gaza."

The Italian PM’s face said everything there was to be said about having to endure Trump’s speech, and the world felt her pain

The Italian PM’s face said everything there was to be said about having to endure Trump’s speech, and the world felt her pain

Monday was a moment of great relief for the Middle East, with a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of all the living Israeli hostages in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Morning Ceasefire Updates: — All 20 living Israeli hostages have been released. Hamas no longer holds any living hostages in its captivity.— 1,968 […] The post The Italian PM’s face said everything there was to be said about having to endure Trump’s speech, and the world felt her pain appeared first on The Poke .