After three days of talks in Egypt’s sunny Sharm el-Sheikh, Israel and Hamas are gearing up to roll out the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. The official signing is set for Thursday, marking a potential end to two years of conflict.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi hailed the agreement as “a historic moment,” saying it shows that peace can triumph over war. 🎉
Türkiye jumped in too. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Türkiye will help monitor the ceasefire on the ground and pitch in on Gaza’s reconstruction. 🇹🇷 A senior official added that Türkiye will join forces with Israel, the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt to find the missing hostages.
The UAE foreign ministry welcomed the deal’s first phase, urging everyone to stick to its terms. Meanwhile, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire and a renewed push for a two-state solution, stressing the right to self-determination for Palestinians. ✌️
European leaders chimed in with similar vibes:
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of “profound relief,” especially for hostages and Gaza’s civilians.
- French President Emmanuel Macron said this must be “the beginning of a political solution based on a two-state model.”
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul tweeted that humanitarian aid and a legal framework are key for Gaza’s future.
With so many global voices cheering on this first phase, hopes are high for lasting peace and rebuilding. 🌍✨
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Leaders react to agreement on first phase of Gaza's ceasefire deal
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