'A long time coming': Londoners welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

'A long time coming': Londoners welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

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'A long time coming': Londoners welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Source: The Independent

Author: Caspar Barnes

Published: Jan, 16 2025 11:20

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'A long time coming': Londoners welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal Caspar Barnes | Thursday 16 January 2025 11:20 GMT.

Londoners have welcomed the announcement of a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal, which was announced on Wednesday night after months of mediation by Qatar, Egypt and the US.

Various commuters outside London Bridge station shared their views as they travelled into work on Thursday, 16 September.

The ceasefire accord, which is due to come into effect on Sunday, outlined an initial six-week halt to the 15-month-long Israel-Gaza war.

“I think it's been a long time coming.

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