NNA - Palestinian joint force official in Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp, Colonel Abdel Hadi al-Asadi, said in a statement on Sunday: "During the meeting this morning by the Palestinian Joint Action Committee -  the political leadership, it was agreed to withdraw all armed manifestations from the streets, alleys and rooftops within the camp, and to ensure that the troublemakers and armed men belonging to Al-Bahti family leave al-Zeeb neighborhood, as the Palestinian national security forces work to calm the situation and prevent tension."

The statement added that "it was also agreed to set up a point for the Palestinian security forces at the vegetable market junction of the lower street, provided that there will be subsequent steps for a solution to follow."

Regarding the delay in the ceasefire, Al-Asadi said: "The intensity of the fire and the throwing of bombs prevented the joint force from reaching the site, but there were extensive contacts that we made with all the political forces and the Palestinian embassy for a ceasefire."

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