Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Israel and the two main armed groups in Gaza agreed ceasefire weapons on Thursday local time for a series of deadly violence that entered its 11th day since it broke out on May 10, 2021.
A statement from the office of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was quoted as saying AFP, revealed that the security cabinet had unanimously agreed to accept Egypt’s recommendations and initiatives for an unconditional ceasefire.
“Reciprocity and unconditionality,” read the statement as proposed by the Egyptian mediator, as quoted Reuters.
However, the Israeli statement did not say when the ceasefire would take effect.
Meanwhile, the Hamas and Islamic Jihad groups – which are the two main armed groups in Palestine – later confirmed the ceasefire through a statement that the action would take effect on Friday (21/5) at 02.00 local time.
The fierce and deadly enemy between the Israeli army and militant groups in Palestine has broken out since May 10, 2021. Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres in a general assembly session on Thursday (20/5) asked the two sides to immediately stop fighting.
“If there is hell on this earth, then it is the life of the children in Gaza,” said Guterres.
News of the ceasefire agreement surfaced a day after US President Joe Biden called for a “significant reduction”, of the conflict in the Gaza Strip to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden’s insistence came amid mediation offers by Egypt, Qatar and the United Nations.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who previously attended a meeting with top security officials, promised to achieve the military campaign goal of restoring peace and security for Israelis.
As for a Hamas official revealed to Reuters that this truce would be mutually beneficial and happen simultaneously.
At least in the last 11 days, air strikes and gunfights have occurred between Israeli soldiers and armed militant groups in Palestine. The war resulted in the death of hundreds of civilians.
The number of residents in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, who died as a result of the attacks by the Israeli Army has now reached 232 people, including 65 children. Meanwhile, at least 1,900 people were injured.
Hamas authorities said the vast area, which is now full of debris, has displaced around 120,000 people.
Meanwhile, the number of victims killed by Israel as a result of Palestinian militia rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip was recorded at 12 people.
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Infographics on the Series of Palestinian-Israeli Conflict in Gaza. (CNN Indonesia / Fajrian)- – |
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