CAIRO – 9 October 2025: Many world leaders have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing it as a first step toward ending the cycle of violence and opening a new path toward calm and stability in the region.
The leaders praised international diplomatic efforts that helped secure the deal, offering support to ensure its success and stressing the importance of its immediate and full implementation.
Israel and Hamas have confirmed their agreement to a long-awaited ceasefire and prisoner exchange, marking the first phase of Trump’s plan to end the war that has killed over 67,000 people.
Hamas and Israel are expected to sign the deal at 12 PM, a source briefed on the details of the agreement told Reuters on Thursday.
The ceasefire in Gaza will take effect once the agreement is signed, the source added.
“I am greatly pleased that the Hamas-Israel negotiations, conducted in Sharm El-Sheikh with contributions from Türkiye, have resulted in a ceasefire in Gaza,” said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
He added that Türkiye will “closely monitor the meticulous implementation of the agreement and continue to contribute to the process.”
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the agreement "must mark the end of the war and the beginning of a political solution based on the two-state solution."
He affirmed that "France stands ready to contribute to this goal."
In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed appreciation for Trump, as well as for Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye for their tireless work to support the talks.
“I am relieved that the hostages will soon be reunited with their families. After years of intense suffering, peace finally feels attainable,” said Carney on X.
Canada called for all parties to swiftly implement all agreed terms and to work towards a just and lasting peace.
Meanwhile, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza would ease civilian suffering and pave the way for lasting peace.
From Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that “the announcement of an agreement that will bring an end to the genocide in Gaza is a historic opportunity to secure lasting peace in the Middle East.”
In Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a joint statement: “After more than two years of conflict, hostages held and a devastating loss of civilian life, this is a much-needed step towards peace.”
They urged all parties to respect the terms of the plan.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the announcement on a first phase of a peace plan is “a watershed moment in a conflict that has killed too many.”
New Zealand welcomes the news and hopes it will provide a platform for a lasting solution that allows “future generations of Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security.”
In Argentina, President Javier Milei called the agreement historic and a significant contribution to international peace.
In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Thursday’s agreement as “a moment of profound relief that will be felt all around the world, but particularly for the hostages, their families, and for the civilian population of Gaza, who have all endured unimaginable suffering.”
He extended appreciation for Egypt, Türkiye, Qatar and the US for their tireless diplomatic efforts, alongside other regional partners, to secure this crucial step.
Starmer called for the full implementation of the plan and the immediate lifting of all restrictions on life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza, pledging support by the UK to ensure the plan’s success.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed the agreement as a possible "beginning of a just and lasting peace."
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the announcement of the agreement as “extraordinary news,” emphasizing that Italy will continue to support the mediators' efforts and is ready to contribute to the stabilization, reconstruction, and development of Gaza.
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