Scotland’s First Minister has welcomed the cease fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

After talks, Israel and Hamas have brokered the deal to end 15 months of war, to begin on Sunday, January 19.

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said: “Since the outset of this conflict, the Scottish Government has called for urgent de-escalation, an immediate ceasefire by all sides and the release of hostages.

“We join the international community in welcoming the agreement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and hope that this can be the beginning of a long term political solution in the Middle East.

“There is, however, still significant work required to ensure peace and security across the region.”

Following the initial attacks on Israel by Hamas on October 7, tens of thousands of people in Gaza have lost their lives while large areas have been razed to the ground.

Most of the two million people who live in Gaza have been displaced, causing food, fuel and medicine shortages, as vital aid struggled to get into the area.

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