ceasefire
Example Sentences
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Rubio acknowledged difficulties in achieving peace in Gaza, saying that the ceasefire that went into effect in October with the release of hostages amounted to a "miracle."
From Barron's
The international community must "exert real and effective pressure to halt all violations that occur on a daily basis of the ceasefire agreement," he told a news conference in Cairo.
From Barron's
UN-backed food security experts have found improvements in nutrition and food supplies in Gaza since the ceasefire but say 100,000 people were still experiencing "catastrophic conditions" last month.
From BBC
Since a fragile ceasefire came into force in October, the UN and other humanitarian agencies have been able to increase food getting into Gaza.
From BBC
Its almost constant refrain since the fighting restarted has been an appeal to return to the July ceasefire, and for international mediation.
From BBC
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