In a post on her X account, she wrote: “We welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, based on the proposals put forward by @POTUS.
I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye to achieve this breakthrough. ”
From now on, all parties must fully comply with the terms of the agreement. All hostages must be released safely, she said, adding that a permanent ceasefire must be established. Suffering must end.
The EU will continue to support the prompt and safe delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. And when the time comes, we stand ready to support recovery and reconstruction, she continued.
Ms von der Leyen added: “We must take advantage of today’s opportunity to build a credible political path towards lasting peace and security. That path is firmly anchored in the two-state solution.”
Hamas announced on Thursday that it had reached an agreement in indirect negotiations with the Israeli regime. The move, proposed by President Trump, aims to end Tel Aviv’s more than two-year genocidal war in the Gaza Strip, backed by the United States.
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