The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the agreement of a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas leading to the release of three Israeli hostages on Sunday and the return of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in Abuja.
The statement said; “The agreement offers the prospect of an end to the appalling loss of civilian life and human tragedy witnessed across Gaza over the last 15 months, as well as relief to the families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and some of the Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. Nigeria also welcomes the supply of much needed aid and relief materials that the peace deal facilitates.
“The ceasefire agreement presents the people of the region with an opportunity for hope and compassion. The Federal Government praises the Arabic Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar and the United…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
