Calls for a ceasefire during the Gaza war
Notably, the leaders of some European governments that generally support Israel in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict were among the voices calling for a ceasefire, including France, Spain, Portugal and Ireland, alongside Turkey, Russia, Egypt, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, among others.[1] Debates over the impact and timing of a ceasefire became a prominent part of domestic political discourse in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, whose governments have instead called for "humanitarian pauses" to the current fighting.[2][3] As of 11 November 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued to reject calls for a ceasefire,[4] while on 13 November, a spokesman for Hamas' al-Qassam Brigades offered to release 70 Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-day truce and ceasefire.[5] As of 11 November, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued to reject calls for a ceasefire,[4] while on 13 November, a spokesman for Hamas' al-Qassam Brigades offered to release 70 Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-day truce and ceasefire.[31] In addition to governments, many public figures, including entertainers and politicians, have called for a ceasefire.
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