Czech foreign minister welcomes ceasefire between Israel, Hamas

Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhanek has welcomed the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, saying that Czechia backed all diplomatic efforts aimed at the de-escalation of tensions and settling the conflict in a way that guarantees Israel's security and the prospect of peace talks. The fights lasted eleven days, claiming 244 victims, mainly among Palestinians. The ceasefire has taken effect as of 01:00 CEST, celebrated by people not only in the Gaza Strip, but also on the West Bank and in east Jerusalem.