In a letter obtained by The Times of Israel, Gaza City Mayor Yahya al-Sarraj, together with Gazan business and academic leaders, appeals to US President Donald Trump to work toward a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
The signatories write in the letter to Trump, “You have the power to succeed where others failed, to stop the bloodshed, protect innocent lives and set the stage for a just and lasting peace.”
Trump recently formulated a 21-point plan to end the war and release the hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. He is due to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
Al-Sarraj is affiliated with Hamas, as are all Gaza mayors. It is also unclear if all the signatories are currently located in the Strip, though al-Sarraj himself has been present there in recent months.
Israel is currently conducting a major offensive to conquer Gaza City.
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