# The International Relations and Cooperation Department has welcomed recent developments aimed at achieving a ceasefire and peace in Gaza. Spokesperson Chrispin Phiri says Hamas’s decision to release Israeli hostages and engage further must be met with reciprocal action from Israel. He says lasting peace requires the release of Palestinian prisoners and an end to confrontation, urging a permanent ceasefire and a political process recognizing Palestinian statehood:
DIRCO welcomes developments toward Gaza ceasefire and peace [SOUND]
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