Ceasefire in Gaza: A Glimmer of Hope for Palestinians
The chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, welcomed the ceasefire in Gaza. He stated that this ceasefire offers much-needed relief for Palestinians and expressed hope for it to lead to lasting peace and justice. True peace, he emphasizes, requires restoring Palestinian rights.

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On Thursday, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, expressed his approval of the ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the relief it brings to Palestinians.
In a post on platform X, Mirwaiz described the ceasefire as a crucial development, following months of conflict marked by extensive loss and suffering for Palestinians. Despite considering the peace deal imbalanced, he expressed hope for lasting peace and justice.
Mirwaiz emphasized that genuine peace can only be achieved when Palestinians are granted their rights and homeland. He called for the return of hostages and the establishment of secure homes, dignity, and freedom for Palestinian people.
(With inputs from agencies.)