The African National Congress welcomes the ceasefire reached between
Israel and Palestine in Gaza. This agreement comes after almost two
months of relentless and ruthless fighting which led to unwarranted
bloodshed, displacement and destruction in the region.

It is the ANC's hope that all parties involved will use this period to
move beyond just an indefinite halt of hostilities to building genuine
and  lasting peace. iIt is the wish of all peace loving people of the
world that the region never returns to the violence which has destroyed
families and killed so many people.