Sharjah 24 – BNA: Bahrain has welcomed the ceasefire between the State of Israel and the Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip following the success of the efforts of Egypt in leading negotiations between both parties to reach a long-term truce in order to end the military operations in the Gaza Strip.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the effective joint international efforts to stop the military operations between both sides to prevent the destructive operations in preparation for political negotiations to restore security and stability and work to deliver humanitarian aid and relief supplies to the residents of the Gaza Strip.

The ministry stressed the importance of continuing international efforts to solve the Palestinian issue based on the two-state solution in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and to establish lasting peace in the Middle East.