The United Nations leader, António Guterres, said he’s happy about the new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It’s been a tough 15 months of fighting so this deal is a really important start. Guterres is saying everyone needs to use this chance to find a real political solution that’s good for Palestinians, Israelis, and the whole area.
The main part of the deal is that Hamas will let go of the hostages in Gaza and Israel will release a lot of Palestinian prisoners. This exchange is a big move to try and stop the fighting. It shows that both sides are willing to talk and maybe that can lead to even bigger steps towards peace.
The UN thinks this is a good thing and hopes it’s the beginning of solving the whole problem. The UN leader is making it clear that this isn’t just about stopping the fighting now it’s about building long lasting peace. They are hoping this agreement will make a better future for everyone involved.