A CEASEFIRE MUST BE ONLY THE FIRST STEP

Responding to the ceasefire agreement, Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said:

“This is a hugely significant moment that will bring overwhelming relief to the families of the Israeli hostages and the civilians of Gaza who have suffered unimaginable horror over the last two years.

“Efforts on the ground must focus on allowing as much humanitarian aid as possible into Gaza whilst thousands still face famine and disease.

“A ceasefire must be only the first step towards a just and lasting peace for everyone in the region through a two-state solution. This means a cohesive international effort to ensure the Palestinian people can begin to rebuild their lives and communities, and to bring those responsible for the terrible genocide, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives, to justice.”