![]() ![]() In hastily arranged remarks from the White House delivered one hour before the truce was due to take effect, the US President credited his administration’s own “ quiet and relentless diplomacy,” along with efforts by Egypt, in arriving at the agreement. ![]() US President Joe Biden and his administration had dialed up messaging on Israel over the past few days, including in Biden’s fourth call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday. The truce follows a whirlwind of diplomatic attempts to push for a ceasefire. “The political leadership emphasizes that the reality on the ground will determine any decision to resume the military campaign,” the statement said. Palestinians return to their destroyed homes in Beit Hanoun, Gaza on May 21, after a ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Hamas. The longest lull in rocket fire from Gaza – of more than eight hours – took place overnight into Thursday, while Israeli military action continued. Many have been intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. Since the conflict began, Palestinian militants have fired more than 4,000 rockets into Israel, according to the IDF. News of the ceasefire came with a flurry of parting shots just moments after the ceasefire was announced and before it formally began, sirens warning of rocket attacks sounded yet again in towns and villages in Israel close to Gaza. But I guess good to have a bit of break.” I mean there no … no agreements about the future, nothing. I am skeptical though that it will really be kept for a while,” said 22-year-old Tzvika Geft to Reuters. “I think its good the ceasefire is good for humanitarian reasons to let civilians relax a little bit on both sides. In Tel Aviv, the news drew a mix of reactions, from relief to skepticism. In the early hours of Friday morning, a CNN reporter could see cars honking in the streets in joy, while a voice broadcast from a nearby mosque praised God. Abbas Momani/AFP/Getty ImagesĬelebrations of the truce could be seen in Gaza and Tel Aviv following the announcement. Palestinians celebrate in Ramallah, in the West Bank, on Friday, May 21, following the ceasefire between Israelis and Palestinians. ![]()
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