STORY: Yemenis welcome Gaza ceasefire deal
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2025
DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:54
LOCATION: Sanaa
CATEGORY: MILITARY/POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. STANDUP (English): MOHAMMED MOHAMMED, Xinhua reporter
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED SALEH AL-RADOA, Sanaa resident
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HASSAN AHMED AL-HAWRI, Sanaa resident

STORYLINE:

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been met with gratitude in Yemen, where many are praying for peace and stability in the region.

STANDUP (English): MOHAMMED MOHAMMED, Xinhua reporter
"From the street in the capital Sanaa, all the locals express their happiness and deep joy over the announcement of reaching an agreement to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, after about 15 months of war. Yemeni people are thankful that the war in Gaza has stopped and hope for this truce to be adhered to and that life returns to normal as it was before the war. Yemenis as well as the Gazan people have the feeling of thanking the international efforts for doing their best and reaching the ceasefire deal that will end the war, protect civilians, and facilitate humanitarian aid."

SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED SALEH AL-RADOA, Sanaa resident
"I am deeply pleased to welcome the ceasefire in Palestine, in Gaza, and I sincerely hope this truce endures permanently. The people of Gaza have endured immense suffering and are in urgent need of assistance and support, especially to protect women and children. Enough fighting. Peace is the best path forward and is desired by people worldwide. We hope both parties will honor this truce and embrace a future of love, peace, and harmony."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HASSAN AHMED AL-HAWRI, Sanaa resident
"I hope that the war does not return, and that the people of Gaza regain their health and strength to rebuild what has been destroyed. With the generous support of Arab nations, may they achieve a brighter and better future."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sanaa.
(XHTV)