Palestinian Presidency Urges US to Pressure Israel for Ceasefire – Middle East Monitor

A senior Palestinian official has called on the United States to compel Israel to accept a ceasefire and prisoner swap deal with Hamas, following the movement’s announcement of accepting the deal put forth by Egypt and Qatar.

“Time has come for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,” Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson for the Palestinian presidency, stated during a televised interview.

Abu Rudeineh commended the efforts made by Egypt and Qatar that led to…