‘A ray of light’: Palestinian and Jewish leaders in UK respond to ceasefire deal

Relief at news of deal to end war in Gaza, as UK government now urged to launch family reunification schemeMiddle East crisis – live updatesA ceasefire to end the 15-month war in Gaza has been welcomed by British Palestinian and British Israeli and Jewish communities, with the government being urged to now support the injured and launch a family reunification scheme.The chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, described the ceasefire agreement, which will enable the release of 33 hostages initially, as a “moment of incalculable relief and a long-awaited ray of light in the midst of unbearable darkness”. Continue reading...

Jan 16, 2025 - 15:12
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‘A ray of light’: Palestinian and Jewish leaders in UK respond to ceasefire deal

Relief at news of deal to end war in Gaza, as UK government now urged to launch family reunification scheme

A ceasefire to end the 15-month war in Gaza has been welcomed by British Palestinian and British Israeli and Jewish communities, with the government being urged to now support the injured and launch a family reunification scheme.

The chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, described the ceasefire agreement, which will enable the release of 33 hostages initially, as a “moment of incalculable relief and a long-awaited ray of light in the midst of unbearable darkness”. Continue reading...

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