Johnathan Paoli
THE ruling party has welcomed reports of a pending cease-fire in Gaza to allow for more aid and fuel for civilians and the release of prisoners and hostages.
Luthuli House released a media statement on Wednesday, in which the party expressed its agreement with the rising wave of condemnation of the state of Israel’s violent operations in the region which have claimed more than 14,100 people, including 5,600 children, and forced about 1.7 million from their homes.
On Wednesday Israel approved a deal with Hamas that will see 50 Israeli women and children released in exchange for 150 jailed Palestinians and a lull in fighting.
The starting time for the four-day truce is expected to be confirmed within the next 24 hours, according to a statement from Qatar, with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed who said he hoped the ceasefire would establish a comprehensive and sustainable agreement and
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