World leaders have praised a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the United States, marking a potential turning point for stability in the Middle East.
Israel and Hamas have reached a historic ceasefire agreement, prompting a wave of support from world leaders. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the deal as a significant victory for Israel.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump announced the “landmark peace deal,” describing it as “a historic step toward peace in the Middle East.” He emphasized the collaborative effort, stating that “the whole world came together” to facilitate the agreement, attributing its success to both “luck” and “talent.” Trump remarked, “So many countries that you wouldn’t have thought of have come together. It’s been so great for Israel, so great for Muslims, for the Arab countries — and so great for the United States of America. This is more than Gaza — this is peace in the Middle East.”
Global leaders have welcomed the news, viewing it as a potential turning point in the region. Netanyahu expressed optimism about the agreement, stating, “With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel.” He reiterated his commitment to ensuring the return of all hostages and achieving Israel’s objectives, thanking Trump for his support.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog also praised the deal on social media platform X, expressing gratitude to Trump. He stated, “Should he visit us in the coming days, he will be received with immense respect, affection, and gratitude by the people of Israel.” Herzog highlighted the emotional impact of the agreement, saying, “This agreement will bring moments of indescribable relief to the dear families who have not slept for 733 days. This agreement offers a chance to mend, to heal, and to open a new horizon of hope for our region.”
Herzog took a moment to honor those who have suffered during the conflict, acknowledging “the heroes among us: our sons and daughters who fought bravely to bring the hostages home; the bereaved families; the wounded in body and spirit; and all who have paid an unbearable price for this historic and vital moment.”
At the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the breakthrough and called for swift implementation of the agreement. According to Reuters, Guterres stated, “I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza. The United Nations will support full implementation and recovery efforts. This momentous opportunity must not be lost.”
As part of the deal, Hamas is expected to release all 20 living hostages by the weekend. In conjunction with this, the Israeli military is anticipated to begin withdrawing troops from most areas of Gaza as part of the initial phase of the agreement. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also released a statement on social media, expressing approval of the agreement for the return of hostages, which was signed overnight.
Trump remarked, “This is a great day for peace. Many years they talked about peace in the Middle East — now it’s happening.” However, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry has reported that more than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed since the onset of the conflict, a figure that has yet to be independently verified.
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