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World leaders have praised the landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to pause the 15-month Gaza conflict on January 19.
Reactions from world leaders have poured in following the announcement of a landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to pause the 15-month conflict in Gaza starting January 19.
US President Joe Biden praised the Gaza ceasefire agreement, highlighting the role of his administration in the negotiations. He emphasized his team's efforts in bringing about the deal and expressed hope for its successful implementation.
Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump also praised the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing its historical significance. Trump took to social media, claiming credit for the deal’s success and celebrating its potential to bring peace to the region.
International leaders also expressed their support for the deal.
The Japanese government hailed the ceasefire and hostage release deal, calling it a key step toward improving Gaza's humanitarian situation, pending Israel's approval.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the ceasefire deal, urging full implementation, including hostages' release and the return of remains. He emphasized the potential for lasting peace and improved humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani expressed hope that the ceasefire would end the aggression in Gaza and allow for a new phase where the Palestinian cause would be addressed justly, emphasizing Qatar's humanitarian role in the deal.
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, stressed the urgency of accelerating humanitarian aid to Gaza, highlighting the need to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation, and pledged Egypt’s continued support for achieving peace.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres commended the mediators — Egypt, Qatar, and the US — for their efforts, urging all parties to fully implement the agreement and use it as a step towards establishing a political path for peace in the region.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Israel and Hamas to fully implement the agreement and stresse d the need for a lasting diplomatic solution to the conflict.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the ceasefire agreement long-awaited, offering hope for both Israeli and Palestinian families. He highlighted the return of hostages, the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, and the importance of a two-state solution for lasting peace.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed hope that the deal would bring lasting peace and stability, particularly for Palestinians. He reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to supporting Gaza and its people in their recovery and ongoing struggles.
While the ceasefire represents an important milestone, leaders emphasize the need for continued efforts to ensure a comprehensive and enduring peace for the region.
The death toll from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has risen to 161, after forensic analysis confirmed one more victim among the charred remains at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, more than three weeks after the blaze began, authorities said on Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump on 29 December in Florida, where he is expected to present a package of military options regarding Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday.
The United States seized a second merchant vessel carrying oil off the coast of Venezuela in international waters on Saturday, as part of Washington’s sanctions enforcement campaign, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A major power outage swept across San Francisco on Saturday, leaving up to 130,000 customers without electricity, disrupting traffic and forcing some businesses to close temporarily, officials said.
The United States has proposed a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which could include American and European representatives, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, December 20.
Russia’s top foreign policy adviser has criticised recent European and Ukrainian amendments to U.S. proposals for ending the war in Ukraine, saying the changes do not increase the likelihood of peace.
The Nigerian government has confirmed the release of a further 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State in November, completing the rescue of all pupils taken during one of the country’s largest recent mass kidnappings.
As pollution levels in New Delhi reached dangerously high levels over the weekend, residents of the Indian capital sought refuge in the cooler, cleaner air of northern India's hill towns.
Israel’s government has approved the creation of 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that analysts say further undermines the prospects for a viable Palestinian state. The decision comes amid a sustained period of settlement expansion under Israel’s far-right-led government.
Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to hold another round of talks with U.S. officials on Sunday to discuss efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. Top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov expressed hope for progress, highlighting that discussions have been both "constructive and substantive."
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