The most prominent reactions of world leaders to the ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Today, Thursday, world leaders welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, The exchange of hostagesand detainees between Israel and Hamas would put an end to a war that has been going on for two years in the besieged and destroyed Palestinian Strip.

United States

US President Donald Trump expressed his happiness at what was achieved, saying: "The whole world has lined up behind This agreement. Many countries that you would not have thought have done everything necessary".
Confirmed "This is a very good thing for Israel, for Muslims, for the Arab countries and for the United States"

Hamas

The Islamic Resistance Movement called on the American President to oblige Israel to implement The terms of the agreement are complete, and they should not be allowed to evade or procrastinate in implementing what was agreed upon.

The Palestinian Authority

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed reaching an agreement stipulating the cessation of the war on the Gaza Strip, the withdrawal of the occupation forces from it, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the exchange of prisoners.

Russia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry said Biscoff that: "The current ceasefire agreement in Gaza can only arouse public relief. We welcome all these efforts"adding: "We hope that the signing will take place today and that actions will follow to implement the understandings"

United Nations

The Secretary-General of the United Nations called "António Guterres" To the dignified release of all hostages, and to a permanent ceasefire agreement.
He stressed the need for the fighting to stop once and for all, stressing that the United Nations is ready to increase supplies of humanitarian aid and to participate in the reconstruction of the devastated Palestinian Strip.
The Director-General of the World Health Organization welcomed "Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus" With the ceasefire agreement, as it is a major step towards lasting peace, stressing the readiness of the United Nations to intensify its health assistance in the Gaza Strip.

The Arab World

Egypt, the host country of the talks, considered that the agreement constitutes "A defining moment" In the Gaza war.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said "The world witnessed a historical moment that embodies the victory of the will for peace over the logic of war" The agreement was reached after days of talks in Egypt, stressing that "It not only turns the page on war, but also opens the door of hope for the peoples of the region in a tomorrow where justice and stability prevail"
He welcomed Jordan "By reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and agreeing on the mechanisms for implementing its first phase, leading to stopping the war and implementing an agreement to exchange and withdraw Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and bring in humanitarian aid."
Saudi Arabia praised the agreement, hoping that it would pave the way for… "A comprehensive and just peace"While valuing the role of US President W"Mediation efforts made by the brothers in the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Turkey"

Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanked his American counterpart, Donald Trump, who showed the necessary political will to urge the Israeli government to agree to a ceasefire, expressing great satisfaction.

China

China said that it hopes for a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire as soon as possible and for an effective easing of the humanitarian crisis and regional tension.

The European Union and its countries. Members

European Union foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas praised the agreement, describing it as"Great diplomatic achievement"
In France, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the agreement raises tremendous hope, hoping that it will pave the way for a political solution based on the two-state principle.
In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the encouraging developments.
In Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised the wonderful news.
And in Spain, which is considered one of the most… Criticizing Israel’s military operation in Gaza, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stressed the need to provide support to civilians." and"Never repeat the horrors they suffered.

United Kingdom

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the diplomatic efforts "The constant" efforts made by mediators and regional partners to reach an essential first step.

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