“In recent days it has been announced that the ceasefire in Gaza will come into effect today. I express gratitude to all the mediators. It is a good job this work of mediating so that peace can be made. Thank you mediators. I also thank all the parties involved in this important outcome. I hope that what was agreed upon will be respected immediately by the parties and that all the hostages will finally be able to return home to re-embrace their loved ones. I pray so much for them, for their families.” So said Pope Francis at the end of the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square addressing the crowd. “I also hope that humanitarian aid will reach even more quickly the people of Gaza who need it so urgently. Both Israelis and Palestinians need clear signs of hope. I hope that the political authorities of both with the help of the international community can reach the right two-state solution. May everyone say yes to dialogue, yes to reconciliation, yes to peace and we pray for that,” the Holy Father added. (ITALPRESS).
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Pope “Respect truce in Gaza and reach two-state solution”
