Hey fam, big news on the Middle East front 🌍: Egypt says the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire takes effect this Thursday at 12 p.m. local time (0900 GMT). After days of indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, all the key provisions are locked in and teams are ironing out the final details.
Right after the deal was announced, Egypt dispatched its first humanitarian aid convoy under the new truce. Run by the Egyptian Red Crescent, this is the fourth aid mission since July 27. Thousands of tonnes of supplies – think rice, pasta, flour, baby formula, plus life-saving medicines – are on the move 🚚.
With the convoy crossing the Rafah border gate (the only land link between Sinai and Gaza) and heading to Kerem Shalom for final checks, locals are feeling a wave of hope. After long nights of conflict, seeing food and medicine roll in sparks real optimism.
Why does this matter? The ceasefire deal aims to halt fighting, secure the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and open the door for continuous aid access to Gaza. It is a crucial first step toward peace, though further phases and details will follow.
This breakthrough came after three days of shuttle diplomacy in Egypt's resort city, driven in part by a US-backed peace plan. While more talks lie ahead, young people from Karachi to Jakarta who care about justice and human rights are watching closely. Will this truce hold? Time will tell, but for now, it is a moment to breathe and hope.
Stay tuned for updates as the story develops. In the meantime, share your thoughts and keep the conversation alive ✌️.
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Egypt says Gaza ceasefire's first phase to start at noon on Thursday
cgtn.com
