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World Leaders Hail Gaza Peace Breakthrough Brokered by Trump
Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to implement the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, leaders around the world expressed optimism for a lasting end to the two-year war. Many hailed the development as a historic step toward peace and urged both sides to uphold their commitments.
According to the agreement, Hamas will release 20 Israeli hostages within days, while Israel will free a number of Palestinian prisoners and begin withdrawing troops from most parts of Gaza. Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social: “This means that soon all hostages will be free, and Israel will return its troops to an agreed boundary. This is the first step toward a strong, sustainable, and lasting peace.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on social media, “With God’s help, we will bring everyone home.
Global Leaders Respond
Turkey:
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who played a key mediating role, welcomed the deal and thanked Trump, as well as Qatar and Egypt, for their diplomatic efforts. Erdoğan stated that Turkey would closely monitor the implementation and continue contributing to the peace process. He also expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people, calling the deal “a long-awaited ray of hope.”
France:
French President Emmanuel Macron described the agreement as “a message of hope for the hostages, the people of Gaza, and the entire region.” He praised the mediators and urged strict compliance with the deal. Macron announced that Paris would soon host a meeting of European and Arab foreign ministers to discuss Gaza’s future, expressing hope that this marks “the beginning of a two-state political solution.”
United Nations:
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the agreement, saying the UN would help ensure full implementation and enhance humanitarian relief in Gaza. “This is a historic opportunity to end the occupation, recognize Palestinians’ right to self-determination, and move toward a two-state solution,” he said.
Canada:
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “relieved” to know that hostages would soon reunite with their families. He called the deal “a step toward a just and lasting peace” and thanked Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their mediation.
Argentina:
Argentine President Javier Milei announced that he would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying, “No other leader has achieved such success in advancing global peace.”
Malaysia:
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the deal offered “a glimmer of hope” after months of unbearable suffering, urging all parties to seize the moment to build a comprehensive and lasting peace.
Japan:
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi called the deal “a vital first step” toward calm and a two-state solution. He praised the tireless efforts of mediators and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to humanitarian and reconstruction aid for Gaza.
Australia:
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the agreement as “a light of hope,” saying it broke “an eight-decade cycle of violence and despair.”
United Kingdom:
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for the immediate lifting of all barriers to humanitarian aid entering Gaza, saying, “This is a moment of immense relief for families of hostages and civilians in Gaza.” He commended the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their persistent diplomacy.
Italy:
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed the accord as “extraordinary news” and a “rare opportunity to end the conflict.” She called on all sides to respect the deal and swiftly implement the next phases of Trump’s peace plan.
New Zealand:
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the agreement marked “an essential first step toward lasting peace,” urging Hamas and Israel to fully implement their commitments.
India and Pakistan:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid would “ease suffering and pave the way toward lasting peace.”
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the agreement “a historic opportunity” to end Gaza’s suffering and praised Trump’s leadership, as well as the mediating roles of Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey
At least 20 people have been killed after a passenger bus caught fire in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district on Tuesday (October 14) afternoon. The bus was travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur when the accident occurred.
Police said the bus, carrying 57 passengers, left Jaisalmer around 3 p.m. Shortly afterward, smoke was seen coming from the rear of the vehicle. The driver stopped the bus on the roadside, but within minutes, flames engulfed the entire bus.
Locals rushed to help the passengers and informed the fire brigade and police, who later brought the blaze under control. Initial investigations suggest that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the fire.
Fifteen passengers, including four women and two children, sustained severe burns, with some suffering burns over 70% of their bodies. The injured were taken to Jaisalmer’s Jawahar Hospital and later shifted to Jodhpur for advanced treatment.
District authorities launched an immediate rescue and relief operation. Officials confirmed that the bus was completely gutted, making it difficult to identify many of the victims. DNA and forensic teams from Jodhpur have been deployed to assist with the identification process.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited Jaisalmer late Tuesday night. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and announced financial aid of ₹2 lakh each for the families of those killed.
(Source: NDTV)
U.S. President Donald Trump has described the Gaza ceasefire agreement as “an important day,” saying that “no one thought this could ever happen.”
He made the remarks aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington after visits to Israel and Egypt.
When asked by reporters whether the ceasefire signaled the return of peace in the Middle East, Trump replied, “Some support a one-state solution, others want a two-state solution — we’ll have to see what happens.” He declined to elaborate further on the issue.
Earlier, at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Trump and representatives from 20 nations signed a peace agreement related to Gaza, aiming to pave the way for a lasting ceasefire in the war-torn enclave.
During the flight back to Washington, Trump also commented on Gaza’s future, saying, “I can’t say what will happen, but whoever takes responsibility — I’ll fight for them.”
Later, on his social media platform Truth Social, the former president wrote, “Something extraordinary was achieved today in Israel and Egypt. Much has been done — and I wouldn’t have it any other way. It was an incredible experience!”
Source: BBC Bangla.
International
Jordan’s King Abdullah warns: “Without a Palestinian state, the Middle East will collapse”
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has warned that the Middle East could face destruction if the ongoing peace process does not lead to the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
In an exclusive interview with BBC Panorama ahead of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit in Egypt, King Abdullah called for a renewed commitment to peace, emphasizing that Gaza’s governance should be handed over to an independent Palestinian authority once a ceasefire takes hold.
He said countries like Qatar and Egypt are working closely with the parties involved to ensure compliance with the ceasefire agreement. However, he cautioned that “the devil lies in the details” of the Trump-era peace accords and stressed the importance of continued US engagement in the process.
“The region will collapse if we fail to provide a future for both Israelis and Palestinians,” the King said, adding that the solution must lead toward a two-state outcome.
Referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he said he does not trust him personally but believes there are Israelis who genuinely want peace with the Arab world.
Despite criticism at home, the King reaffirmed that Jordan’s 1994 peace treaty with Israel remains crucial, especially in maintaining regional security cooperation.
He concluded, “Peace is the only solution. If we fail to achieve it, this region may cease to exist as we know it.
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