Region | Palestinian Territories
Sarkozy: Franco-Egyptian truce plan accepted
According to a statement issued by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Israeli and Palestinian authorities have accepted the Franco-Egyptian truce plan for Gaza.
- Agencies
- Published: 17:17 January 7, 2009
Paris: French President Nicolas Sarkozy said in a statement on Wednesday that Israel and the Palestinian Authorities have accepted the Franco-Egyptian truce plan for Gaza announced by Egypt on Tuesday.
"The president is delighted by the acceptance by Israel and the Palestinian Authority of the Franco-Egyptian plan presented last night in Sharm Al Sheikh by (Egyptian) President (Hosni) Mubarak," said a statement from Sarkozy's office.
"The head of state calls for this plan to be implemented as quickly as possible for the suffering of the population to stop."
More from Palestinian Territories
More from Region
News Editor's choice
-
6,000 cups and counting: Addicted to that tea
This cafeteria in Al Mamzar attracts thousands of customers daily, including the rich and not so rich
-
Swimming pool horror: Twins hospitalised
Twins rushed to hospital after collapsing from chlorine inhalation at swimming pool in their villa
-
Play your cards right with credit card interest
UAE Central Bank plans to cap interest rates, but are you paying thirty-five per cent now?
