World leaders welcome the conclusion of the deal between Israel and Hamas and thank U.S. President Donald Trump and the mediators.
Representatives of the international community urge all parties to fully comply with the terms of the agreement. World leaders welcome the conclusion of the deal between Israel and Hamas and thank U.S. President Donald Trump and the mediators.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on all parties to fully comply with the terms of the agreement.
"Now all parties must fully comply with the terms of the agreement. All hostages must be released safe and sound. A permanent ceasefire must be established. Suffering must end."
She noted that the EU bloc will continue to facilitate the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip and also promised to assist in the reconstruction and recovery of the Palestinian enclave.
"The EU will continue to support the rapid and safe delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. And when the time comes, we will be ready to help with recovery and reconstruction."
The European Commission President also thanked Trump for mediating the deal and Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their roles in the mediation, which she described as an opportunity to "forge a path" to a two-state solution.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the mediating parties for their extensive diplomatic efforts to reach the agreement.
Guterres also urged all parties to ensure full compliance with the agreement and its terms.
"I call on all stakeholders to fully comply with the terms of the agreement. All hostages must be released in a dignified manner," said the UN Secretary-General.
"A permanent ceasefire must be ensured. Hostilities must cease once and for all. Immediate and unhindered access for humanitarian supplies and necessary commercial materials into Gaza must be ensured. Suffering must end."
Guterres also noted that the UN will support the full implementation of the agreement and increase the volume of humanitarian aid supplies throughout the enclave. He also expressed hope that the newly regained peace could lead to the establishment of two states based on the UN-approved borders of 1967.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed "great satisfaction" with the achieved ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He stated that Ankara will continue to closely monitor the strict compliance with the terms of the agreement and contribute to this process.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni noted Trump's "tireless commitment" to ending the conflict in Gaza and called his statement "outstanding news."
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also welcomed the deal but stated that much work remains to be done to achieve lasting peace.
Sánchez noted that it is time to "engage in dialogue, assist the civilian population, and look to the future" so that the "atrocities experienced" never happen again.
French President Emmanuel Macron, after the announcement of the deal, spoke of "great hope" for the hostages and their families, for Palestinians in Gaza, and for the region as a whole.
He also expressed his country's commitment to the two-state solution, promising that Paris would contribute to this effort.
"This agreement should mark the end of war and the beginning of a political settlement based on the principle of two states. France is ready to contribute to achieving this goal. We will discuss this today in Paris with our international partners."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who met with Trump just a few days ago in the Oval Office, congratulated the U.S. president on his "vital leadership" and also congratulated the mediating countries on the conclusion of the deal.
"After many years of suffering, peace finally seems attainable," said the head of the Canadian government.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, along with Foreign Minister Penny Wong, issued a statement welcoming the deal.
They acknowledged that Gaza's path to recovery, long-term peace, and reconstruction will be long and promised their country's assistance in achieving this goal.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the news of progress in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Egypt's Sharm El Sheikh.
He expressed "full solidarity" of Kuala Lumpur with the Palestinians in their "struggle for justice, dignity, and statehood" and called on all relevant parties to move towards a "comprehensive and lasting peace."
