World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal
Summary
World leaders welcomed the announcement of a first phase peace deal between Israel and Hamas, with commitments to release hostages and begin Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. International figures expressed hope for lasting peace and called for humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Key Points
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal involving hostage release and Israeli withdrawal.
- Leaders from Turkey, Egypt, United Nations, China, France, Britain, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Italy, Netherlands, Canada, Argentina, Australia, India, and Japan praised the agreement and urged full implementation.
- The deal includes the release of all 20 living hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and a planned Israeli military withdrawal from most of Gaza.
- International leaders emphasized the importance of humanitarian aid, reconstruction of Gaza, and a lasting two-state solution for peace and stability in the region.
