Tehran  - Tehran on Sunday said that the unilateral ceasefire announced by Israel reflected the failure of the Israeli operations in Gaza.

Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said that the reason for the unilateral ceasefire by the Israeli military leaders reflected their failure in achieving their goals from the
22-day military operation in Gaza.

In a statement by the foreign ministry, Mottaki added that the ceasefire also reflected the victory of the heroic people of Gaza and the resistance groups against the fully armed Israeli army.

The foreign minister however noted that the stop of air, sea and land attacks were not enough but the Israeli troops should withdraw from Gaza for ending tensions and guaranteeing real ceasefire.

Mottaki also called on the opening of the border crossings for enabling aid to Gaza citizens. dpa