Armenia welcomes Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal

Armenia welcomes Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which includes the release of hostages, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X.

“We welcome the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which ensures the release of hostages and the free flow of humanitarian aid, achieved through the tireless efforts of mediators led by U.S. President Donald Trump.

We hope this agreement will contribute to long-term stability and peace in the Middle East,” the statement read.

*Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a peace plan involving a ceasefire, hostage release, and partial withdrawal of Israeli forces. The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump and confirmed by both sides.

The negotiations were held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with mediation from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.*

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