EU welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza

BRUSSELS, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- High-ranking European Union (EU) officials on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and called on both parties to fully implement the deal.

"This brings hope to the entire region, where people have endured immense suffering for far too long," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on her X account.

"Both parties must fully implement this agreement,