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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."
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