Brazil's Lula lauds Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal, backs 2-state solution [View all]

Brazil reiterates need for permanent peace and reconstruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza
Jorge Antonio Gonzalez Rocha |
16.01.2025 - Update : 16.01.2025




MEXICO CITY

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed the news of a cease-fire agreement Wednesday between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas while continuing to back a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Lula praised the news on his X account while noting the need for both parties to uphold the peace deal.

“After so much suffering and destruction, the news that a ceasefire in Gaza has finally been negotiated brings hope. May the cessation of the conflict and the release of the hostages help build a lasting solution that brings peace and stability to the entire Middle East,” he said.

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry also issued a statement on the development.

“Brazil urges the parties involved to respect the terms of the agreement and to guarantee the permanent cessation of hostilities, the release of all hostages and the unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as well as to ensure the necessary conditions for the beginning of the urgent process of rebuilding its civilian infrastructure,” it said.

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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/brazils-lula-lauds-israel-hamas-cease-fire-deal-backs-2-state-solution/3452085