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Wide International Support and Global Endorsement for the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Many countries and international communities warmly welcomed the results of the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas regarding the implementation of the first phase of Trump's peace plan in Gaza, expressing optimism about the possibility of achieving stability and a permanent cessation of hostilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the agreement received broad international backing, emphasizing the concerted efforts of the global community to ensure its success. In an interview with Fox News, he stated that "what has been achieved is a great accomplishment for Israel, the Arab states, and the United States—it is truly a historic event." He added that the agreement "extends beyond Gaza, representing the beginning of comprehensive peace in the Middle East," and confirmed that Iran will be part of the broader peace process.
Trump revealed that the hostage release operation would take place next Monday, including the release of the deceased.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his government would hold a meeting on Thursday to ratify the agreement, which includes the release of detained hostages and an end to the two-year-long war in Gaza.
In the context of international praise, Saudi Arabia expressed hope that this step would help alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people, emphasizing the need for a full Israeli withdrawal, the restoration of security and stability, and the initiation of practical steps toward a just peace based on a two-state solution in accordance with UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Egypt, which hosted the Sharm El-Sheikh negotiations, welcomed the agreement, describing it as a "pivotal moment" in the Gaza conflict. Jordan, through Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, underscored that reaching a ceasefire agreement is a crucial step toward implementing a prisoner exchange mechanism and halting military operations, including the entry of humanitarian aid.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun also expressed hope that the agreement would be the start of a lasting ceasefire and called for continued international and regional efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace that guarantees Palestinian rights.
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, praised the efforts made and emphasized that the agreement is an important step after two years of bloodshed and destruction, expressing hope for success in implementing what has been agreed upon.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fully supported the agreement, urging its immediate implementation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed hope that the agreement would lead to the release of all hostages, a permanent ceasefire, and an end to ongoing suffering.
Support from other countries such as Canada, India, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand also emerged, considering the agreement a crucial step toward regional stability, emphasizing the importance of full implementation.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed optimism that the agreement is an important step toward ending the destructive two-year war. France stated its readiness to continue efforts to achieve a two-state solution, while China expressed hope for a "permanent and comprehensive ceasefire."
Finally, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan thanked his American counterpart, expressing great satisfaction with this progress in the peace process and emphasizing the importance of activating the agreement to end the crisis in Gaza.
