U.N. chief praises Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas: 'The world is watching'

We have all waited far too long for this moment. Now we must make it truly count. I urge all parties to fully abide by the terms of the agreement and to fully embrace the opportunities it presents.All hostages must be released in a dignified manner. A permanent ceasefire must be secured. The bloodshed must stop once and for all.Let it be a reminder that the solutions to conflicts are not found on the battlefield. They must be forged at the negotiating table and then crucially they must be fully implemented. ...