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Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7, with Hamas movement's troops infiltrating border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means the country was officially in a state of war.

Ankara Says Doubts Effectiveness of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Amid Its Violation in Lebanon

© AP Photo / Khalil HamraTurkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, answers questions from media members during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.
Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, answers questions from media members during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 22.01.2025
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ANKARA (Sputnik) - Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas, with the mediation of Qatar, Egypt and the United States, agreed last Wednesday to a 42-day ceasefire, which came into effect at 09:15 GMT on Sunday.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed suspicion that Israel will not honor the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, as the ceasefire has already been violated in Lebanon.
"It is important that the ceasefire remains in force. We see from the example of the ceasefire in Lebanon that when Israel announces a ceasefire, it does not respect it by 100%," the Milat newspaper quoted Fidan as saying on Tuesday.
The countries of the region have worked hard on the agreement, he added.
"We hope to work on rebuilding Gaza after that. That is why it is important that the ceasefire holds," the minister added.
Agreeing to the ceasefire, Israel and Hamas declared their intention to finally end the hostilities that have claimed the lives of 46,000 Palestinians and about 1,500 Israelis over 15 months, spreading to Lebanon and Yemen and provoking an exchange of missile strikes between Israel and Iran.
People return to Gaza after Israel and Hamas agreed to a 42-day truce. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 21.01.2025
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The first stage of the deal involves the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Israeli troops must also withdraw to the borders of the Gaza Strip, although they will remain within them for now. From the first day of the truce, humanitarian aid deliveries will increase, with up to 600 trucks per day allowed in, including 50 bringing in fuel. The Palestinians will receive 200,000 tents and 60,000 mobile homes.
This is the second ceasefire since the hostilities broke out in October 2023. The first was concluded in November 2023 and lasted only six days.
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