Ammon News - President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, welcomed the deal for a humanitarian pause in hostilities in Gaza and the release of a number of hostages taken by Hamas.

Metsola wrote on X: "I welcome the deal for a humanitarian pause in hostilities in Gaza and the release of a number of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th."

"It gives some hope to devasted families in Israel and some respite to Palestinians in Gaza.This is a moment we can build upon," she added, noting that: "Now, we must redouble efforts to bring all remaining hostages back home, to step up humanitarian aid and to use this glimmer of hope to find a lasting, sustainable solution and a real vision for peace that rebuilds the political horizon."