People in Tel Aviv reacted to news that the first phase of a peace plan had been agreed by Israel and Hamas on Thursday morning that should lead to a pause in fighting.
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Switzerland welcomes the first phase of an agreed peace plan for the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday on X.
The foreign minister also praised the diplomatic efforts of the countries involved in the negotiations.
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Cassis added that Switzerland was calling on all parties to implement the agreement in full. This includes releasing all hostages, observing the ceasefire, and ensuring unhindered access for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Islamist militant group Hamas had earlier in the day confirmed an agreement on the first phase of a peace plan presented by United States President Donald Trump. In addition to the US, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey were involved in the negotiations.
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