US, world leaders welcome phased deal between Hamas and Israel to end Gaza war
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(From left to right):British Premier Keir Starmer, US President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden and . — Reuters/File
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On Wednesday night, the international community welcomed a historic ceasefire agreement ending a horrific 15-month war in the Gaza Strip that has claimed the lives of 47,000 Palestinians.
A three-phase ceasefire agreement was signed by the US, Qatar and Egypt.
Negotiators reached a phased deal to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the US and Qatar said, after 15 months of bloodshed that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle East.
The complex agreement outlines an initial six-week ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and the release of Hamas hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
In a news conference in Doha, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that the ceasefire will be implemented from Sunday. He said negotiators are working with Israel and Hamas on steps to implement the agreement.
Reacting to the latest developments, US President Joe Biden said: “I can declare a ceasefire and a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached.”
US President Joe Biden said in Washington that the deal “will end the fighting in Gaza, increase much-needed humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, and free the lives of hostages who have been held captive for more than 15 months.” will be matched with the box.”
Biden said the first phase of the deal would last six weeks and include “a complete and total ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza and the release of a number of hostages held by Hamas.”
US President-elect Donald Trump expressed satisfaction over the ceasefire, saying: “We have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East. They will be released soon. Thank you!”
In a post on Truth’s social platform, he said: “With this agreement, my national security team, through the efforts of the Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, continues to work closely with Israel and our allies. to ensure that Gaza will never again become a safe haven for terrorists.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the United Nations stands ready to support the implementation of the agreement and continue to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the countless Palestinians.
For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told reporters in Ankara that the ceasefire agreement is an important step for regional stability. Fidan also said that Turkey’s efforts for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will continue.
According to a post on X, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement and stressed the importance of the rapid delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Ursula van der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: “I warmly welcome the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the release of the hostages. The hostages will be reunited with their loved ones and humanitarian aid will be able to reach the citizens of Gaza. “
“It brings hope to an entire region, where people have endured immense suffering for far too long. Both sides welcome the full implementation of this agreement as a step towards sustainable stability in the region and a diplomatic solution to the conflict.” should be implemented,” he said.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre de Croo said: “After months of fighting, we feel great relief for the hostages, their families and the people of Gaza. Let’s hope this ceasefire ends the fighting.” Belgium is ready to help.
German Foreign Secretary Annalina Birbock said: “In these hours there is hope that the hostages will finally be released and the killings in Gaza will end.”
“Everyone who bears responsibility must now ensure that this opportunity is seized.”
In an emailed statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “After months of devastating bloodshed and the loss of countless lives, this is the long-overdue news that the Israeli and Palestinian people have been desperately waiting for.”
“For the innocent Palestinians whose homes have been destroyed overnight and the many who have lost their lives, this ceasefire should allow for a massive increase in humanitarian aid, including Gaza,” he added. I desperately need to end suffering.”
The Prime Minister said: “And then we must turn our attention to how we can secure a permanently better future for the Israeli and Palestinian people – based on a two-state solution that provides security and stability for Israel.” will guarantee, with a sovereign and viable Palestinian state.”
In a televised address, Hamas’ acting head of Gaza, Khalil al-Hiya, said Israel had failed to achieve its goals in Gaza immediately after the ceasefire agreement was announced.
He also vowed that the Palestinian group would neither forgive nor forget.
