Palestinian Foreign Minister calls for an extension of the truce to avoid more casualties.

The Palestinian foreign minister has called for an extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas to prevent further deaths and to allow for humanitarian aid to reach the people of Gaza.

Riyad al-Maliki, the Palestinian foreign minister, made the plea to the international community as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire. The truce, which was brokered by Egypt and came into effect on May 21, has brought a temporary halt to the devastating violence that has engulfed the region in recent weeks.

In a statement, al-Maliki emphasized the urgent need for an extension of the truce. “The ceasefire must be extended to prevent further bloodshed and to allow for the delivery of much-needed aid to the people of Gaza,” he said. “The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is dire, and it is imperative that the international community acts quickly to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.”

The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians, including many women and children, and has caused widespread destruction and displacement. The situation in Gaza has been further exacerbated by the Israeli blockade, which has severely limited the flow of essential supplies, including food, medicine, and fuel, into the territory.

Al-Maliki’s call for an extension of the truce has been echoed by other international leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who has called for a “swift and unconditional” extension of the ceasefire. The European Union and several Arab countries have also expressed support for extending the truce in order to prevent further loss of life and to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid.

As the international community considers the request for an extension of the truce, it is crucial that all parties involved in the conflict demonstrate a genuine commitment to achieving a lasting peace in the region. Only through dialogue, diplomacy, and a genuine effort to address the root causes of the conflict can the cycle of violence be broken and a sustainable peace be achieved.

The Palestinian foreign minister’s urgent plea for an extension of the truce serves as a reminder of the devastating toll that the recent violence has taken on the people of Gaza. It is incumbent upon the international community to act swiftly and decisively to prevent further loss of life and to ensure that the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people are met. The time for action is now, and the world must come together to support the extension of the ceasefire and to work towards a just and lasting resolution to the conflict.