Pope calls on Israel and Hamas to urgently agree on a ceasefire
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Pope Francis called on Israel and Hamas to urgently agree on a cease-fire and release hostages, as well as ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Pope Francis has called on Israel and Hamas to immediately accept proposals for a cease-fire and the release of hostages. About it UNN reports with reference to Euronews.
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Francis asked for urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, thanking Jordan, which will host a conference on humanitarian aid next week.
The pontiff expressed hope that both sides will accept the proposal for a ceasefire, although he acknowledged that negotiations are not easy.
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinkin arrives in Egypt on Monday,June 10. There, he is expected to meet with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss A US proposal for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
