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Japan welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

People watch a television along a street in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 15, 2025, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
People watch a television along a street in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 15, 2025, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
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16 Jan 2025 02:01:03 GMT9
16 Jan 2025 02:01:03 GMT9

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DUBAI: Japan welcomed the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and said it was an “important step” towards restoring stability in the Middle East.

According to a statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi, the agreement will “halt of military operations, the release of hostages, the increase of humanitarian assistance activities, and others.”

He hoped the agreement will lead to the stabilization of the Israeli-Palestinian situation in the long term.

According to Kyodo News, Chief Cabinet Secretary HAYASHI Yoshimasa also told a press conference on Thursday that the agreement must be implemented “steadily and sincerely.”

Hayashi emphasized Japan’s role in diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli Palestinian conflict and promoting peace and stability in the region.

“We have been calling for improvements to the humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip and the easing of tensions. The agreement is an important step toward the goal,” he said.

The ceasefire deal is set to start on Sunday and will put an end to Israel’s war on Gaza. Hayashi hailed the efforts of Qatar, Egypt and the US, who helped facilitate the truce.

“We will actively engage in international efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, as well as its reconstruction and governance,” he added.

Since Oct. 7, Israel bombarded Gaza, cut off electricity and water to the strip and limited aid going into the area, leaving Palestinians in unlivable conditions.

In the 15 months of war, at least 46,707 Palestinians have been killed, with the Lancet Study reporting that the death toll is about 40 percent higher than reported.

The study estimated 64,260 deaths due to traumatic injury during this period, about 41 percent higher than the official Palestinian Health Ministry count.

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