Israel and the Islamist movement accepted the “first phase” of their peace plan, which envisages the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip and the release of 20 hostages still alive in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
An understanding considered historic, a relief for humanity. Several world leaders welcomed the imminent end of the war in Gaza and the release of hostages, after two years of conflict. Reactions from around the world, as soon as Donald Trump announced the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. It was Wednesday, October 8: the American president declared that Israel and the Islamist movement accepted the “first phase” of their peace plan, which envisages the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip and the release of 20 hostages still alive in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The agreement brokered by the United States, Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye marks the most significant attempt to end the war since the conflict began in October 2023.
“All hostages will be released very soon and Israel will withdraw its troops to an agreed line as first steps towards a strong, lasting and eternal peace,” Trump wrote on the Truth Social network.
“A desperately needed breakthrough,” said the United Nations Secretary-General. António Guterres called for its full implementation, stressing that “it is an opportunity to recognize the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people and move towards a two-state solution”.