World leaders on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire
agreement between Hamas and Israel, announced by US President Donald Trump.
United Nations
UN Secretary-General António Guterres applauded the
deal and the diplomacy behind it, urging swift implementation and full
humanitarian access to Gaza. “All hostages must be released in a dignified
manner. A permanent ceasefire must be secured,” he affirmed,
calling the moment an opportunity to end the occupation and achieve a two-state
solution.
I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire & hostage release in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by @POTUS. I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt & Türkiye in brokering this desperately needed breakthrough.I urge all…
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 9, 2025
European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to humanitarian aid and Gaza’s reconstruction,
while foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas hailed the agreement as “a breakthrough”
and “a real chance to end a devastating war.”
I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by @POTUS.I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye in achieving this breakthrough. Am also encouraged…
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) October 9, 2025
The agreement on the first phase of the Gaza peace deal marks a significant breakthrough. This is a major diplomatic accomplishment and a real chance to end a devastating war and release all the hostages.The EU will do what it can to support its implementation.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) October 9, 2025
France
President Emmanuel Macron urged both sides to honor
the ceasefire, calling it a chance to halt the war and restart a credible
political process toward a two-state solution. “France stands ready to
contribute to this goal.”
Great hope for the hostages and their families, for the Palestinians in Gaza, and for the entire region. I welcome the agreement reached overnight for the release of the hostages and the ceasefire in Gaza, and I commend the efforts of President @realDonaldTrump, as well as…
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 9, 2025
Italy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the agreement
as “extraordinary news” and “a unique opportunity,” while Foreign Minister
Antonio Tajani expressed support for forming an international peacekeeping
mission.
L’accordo raggiunto in Egitto per l’applicazione della prima fase del Piano di pace del Presidente @realDonaldTrump è una straordinaria notizia che apre la strada al cessate il fuoco a Gaza, al rilascio di tutti gli ostaggi e al ritiro delle forze israeliane su linee concordate.…
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) October 9, 2025
Dal Medio Oriente arrivano ottime notizie:la pace è vicina.L’Italia,che ha sempre sostenuto il piano statunitense, è pronta a fare la sua parte per consolidare il cessate il fuoco,per fare arrivare nuovi aiuti umanitari e per partecipare alla ricostruzione di Gaza.Pronti anche a…
— Antonio Tajani (@Antonio_Tajani) October 9, 2025
Netherlands
Prime Minister Dick Schoof welcomed the accord as “a
step toward a just and lasting peace,” highlighting its potential to ease
regional suffering.
The announcement of a Gaza ceasefire agreement is a long-awaited breakthrough. This could mean an end of the suffering of so many people: the hostages and their families, and the people of Gaza. Now the agreement needs to be implemented as quickly as possible, so that all…
— Dick Schoof (@MinPres) October 9, 2025
Ireland
Taoiseach Micheál Martin urged all parties to comply
fully and called for an immediate surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza.
I commend the diplomatic efforts by the US, and partners across the region and call on all sides to work towards a permanent and just peace.The war and the killing must stop. (2/2)
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) October 9, 2025
Turkiye
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanked Trump for
pushing Israel to accept the truce, while vowing that Turkiye would monitor its
enforcement closely. He reiterated support for Palestinian statehood.
Şarm El Şeyh’de yürütülen ve Türkiye olarak bizim de katkı sağladığımız Hamas-İsrail görüşmelerinin Gazze’de ateşkesle sonuçlanmasından büyük memnuniyet duyuyorum. İsrail hükûmetinin ateşkese teşvik edilmesinde gerekli siyasi iradeyi ortaya koyan ABD Başkanı Sayın Trump başta…
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) October 9, 2025
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the ceasefire as
“a moment of profound relief” for hostages and civilians after two years of
bloodshed.
I welcome the news that a deal has been reached on the first stage of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. pic.twitter.com/LIlo8103aJ
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 9, 2025
Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney commended Trump’s
leadership and praised Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye for their mediation efforts,
stating, “I am relieved the hostages will soon be reunited with their families.”
Congratulations to President Trump for his essential leadership and thank you to Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye for their tireless work to support the negotiations. I am relieved that the hostages will soon be reunited with their families. After years of intense suffering, peace…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) October 9, 2025
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the deal as a
vital step toward regional stability and lasting peace.
We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan. This is also a reflection of the strong leadership of PM Netanyahu.We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2025
Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the agreement “a
historic opportunity” to end the genocide in Gaza and to “secure lasting peace
in the Middle East.”
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. President Trump’s leadership throughout the process of dialogue and negotiations reflects his unwavering commitment to world…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 9, 2025
Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister
Penny Wong released a joint statement describing the ceasefire as “a much needed
step toward peace” and urging all parties to uphold it.
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— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 9, 2025
New Zealand
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called the deal “a
watershed moment” in a war that has claimed too many lives, expressing hope for
a future of coexistence.
President Trump’s announcement of agreement on a first phase of a Peace Plan between Israel and Hamas is a watershed moment in a conflict that has killed too many.New Zealand welcomes the news and hopes this provides a platform for a lasting solution where future generations of…
— Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) October 9, 2025
Argentina
President Javier Milei praised the agreement as “an
extraordinary contribution to international peace.”
Felicitaciones al Presidente @realDonaldTrump por haber alcanzado un acuerdo histórico de paz entre Israel y Hamás, quienes hoy, a un día de que se cumplan dos años del trágico atentado del 7 de octubre, firmaron la Fase Uno del plan de retirada de Gaza y la liberación de los… https://t.co/skzRu9HjIS
— Javier Milei (@JMilei) October 8, 2025
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