Israel and Hamas announced, this Wednesday (15), that they had reached an agreement to release hostages and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The agreement, which will be implemented in three sentences, will begin on Sunday (19), and the first phase will last 42 days.
In the hours following the announcement, authorities around the world reacted to the announcement and celebrated the cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. Look:
Joe Biden
The White House issued a statement from the President of the United States which, in addition to confirming the ceasefire, states that “the fighting in Gaza will stop, and the hostages will soon return to their families.”
“For the Palestinian people, a credible and credible path to a state of their own. And for the region, a future of normalization, integration of Israel and all its Arab neighbors, including Saudi Arabia.”
Joe Biden, President of the United States
donald trump
The president-elect of the USA, Donald Trump, spoke out through his social networks. Initially, he announced that “we have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East” and that “they will be released soon.” Afterwards, he made a second publication in which he spoke more about the negotiations.
“With this agreement in place, my National Security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will continue to work closely with Israel and our Allies to ensure that Gaza NEVER again becomes a safe haven for terrorists.”
Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States
UN
The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres, spoke briefly to reporters and welcomed the announced agreement, stating that the priority now is to “alleviate the tremendous suffering” of the victims.
“The United Nations stands ready to support the implementation of this agreement and increase the delivery of sustained humanitarian aid to the countless Palestinians who continue to suffer. It is imperative that this ceasefire removes significant political and security obstacles to the delivery of aid to Gaza so that we can deliver a major increase in urgent, life-saving humanitarian support.”
Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General
England
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke via email. The prime minister said that “after months of devastating bloodshed and countless lives lost, this is the long-awaited news that the Israeli and Palestinian people have been desperately waiting for.”
“For the innocent Palestinians whose homes turned into a war zone overnight and the many who lost their lives, this ceasefire should allow for a huge increase in humanitarian aid, which is so desperately needed to end the suffering in Gaza,” Starmer continued.
“And then our attention must turn to how we secure a permanently better future for the Israeli and Palestinian people – grounded in a two-state solution that will guarantee security and stability for Israel, along with a viable, sovereign Palestinian state.”
Germany
“In these times, there is hope that the hostages will finally be released and the deaths in Gaza will come to an end. Everyone who has responsibility must now ensure that this opportunity is seized,” commented Annalena Baerbock, German Foreign Secretary.
Spain
In a publication in X, the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, wrote: “I welcome with hope the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas. He must end the conflict, allow the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza to be addressed and the release of all hostages.”
“This agreement is crucial to achieving regional stability. It represents an indispensable step on the path to a two-state solution and a just peace that respects international law.”
Italy
“The ceasefire provides an important opportunity to substantially increase humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Gaza,” Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.
“Italy is ready to do its part, together with its European and international partners, for the stabilization and reconstruction of Gaza and to permanently consolidate the end of hostilities, also with a view to relaunching a political process towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on a two-state solution, with Israel and a State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security, within mutually recognized borders.”
France
“The Gaza ceasefire agreement must be respected,” French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday in a post on his X account, calling for a political solution to be found.
“After fifteen months of unjustifiable suffering, there is immense relief for the people of Gaza and hope for the hostages and their families,” Macron said.
“The hostages must be released. The residents of Gaza [devem ser] rescued. A political solution must be found”, added the French leader.
Türkiye
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared, in a publication on X, that he welcomes the Gaza ceasefire agreement and hopes that it opens the doors to lasting peace and stability for the Palestinians and the region.
Erdogan also said that Turkey will continue to support the people of Gaza with all its means.
Qatar
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al Thani called for calm in the Gaza Strip between now and January 19, when the ceasefire agreement comes into force.
Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement, according to a post on X, and emphasized the importance of a rapid delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
European Commission
“I warmly welcome the ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza. The hostages will be reunited with their loved ones and humanitarian aid can reach civilians in Gaza,” said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
“This brings hope to an entire region where people have endured immense suffering for far too long. Both parties must fully implement this agreement, as a springboard for lasting stability in the region and a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.”
Belgium
“After many months of conflict, we feel tremendous relief for the hostages, their families and the people of Gaza. Let us hope that this ceasefire puts an end to the fighting and marks the beginning of a sustained peace. Belgium is ready to help”, declared Alexander de Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium.
Norway
“Palestinian institutions must be strengthened and prepared to assume full control and responsibility, including in Gaza. Both Israel and Palestine must receive reliable security guarantees, and the solution must be regionally anchored,” said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere.
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