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France, Jordan, Egypt foreign ministers call for 'permanent' Gaza ceasefire

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attends a press conference with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi following a meeting discussing the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at Tahrir Palace, in Cairo, Egypt March 30, 2024. © Mohamed Abd El Ghany, Reuters

The French, Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers called Saturday for an "immediate and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza and the release of all hostages held by Palestinian militants. This comes as a second vessel carrying aid to war-ravaged Gaza set sail from Cyprus, more than two weeks after the last shipment to the Palestinian enclave arrived by sea. Read our blog to find out how the day's events unfolded.

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