Donald Trump
Thanking mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, US President Donald Trump said, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.”“All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the agreement on the first phase peace plan. In a post on X, he said, “We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan. This is also a reflection of the strong leadership of PM Netanyahu. We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way for lasting peace.”
We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan. This is also a reflection of the strong leadership of PM Netanyahu.
We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Describing the development as a ‘moment of profound relief’, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged all parties to implement the agreement fully.
“I am grateful for the tireless diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye and the United States, supported by our regional partners, in securing this crucial first step. This agreement must now be implemented in full, without delay, and accompanied by the immediate lifting of all restrictions on life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza,” he added.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
UN chief António Guterres welcomed the Israel-Hamas agreement, lauding the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye. On X, he wrote, “I urge all concerned to abide fully by the terms of the agreement. All hostages must be released in a dignified manner. A permanent ceasefire must be secured. The fighting must stop once and for all. Immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian supplies and essential commercial materials into Gaza must be ensured. The suffering must end.”
I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire & hostage release in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by @POTUS. I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt & Türkiye in brokering this desperately needed breakthrough.
I urge all…— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 9, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canadian PM Carney congratulated Trump ‘for his essential leadership’ and thanked Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye ‘for their tireless work to support the negotiations.’
Congratulations to President Trump for his essential leadership and thank you to Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye for their tireless work to support the negotiations.
I am relieved that the hostages will soon be reunited with their families.After years of intense suffering, peace…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) October 9, 2025
“I am relieved that the hostages will soon be reunited with their families. After years of intense suffering, peace finally feels attainable. Canada calls on all parties to swiftly implement all agreed terms and to work towards a just and lasting peace,” he wrote on X.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu said that the deal was a ‘diplomatic success’ and that it would ensure all the hostages were brought back. On X, he said, “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.”
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.
From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals…– Benjamin Netanyahu – Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) October 8, 2025
Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)
In a statement, Hamas expressed appreciation for the efforts of mediators in Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, and also acknowledged the efforts of US President Donald Trump.
“We highly appreciate the efforts of our brothers and mediators in Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, and we also value the efforts of US President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war completely and achieving a full withdrawal of the occupation from the Gaza Strip,” Hamas said.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz expressed his gratitude to Netanyahu and Trump.
In a post on X, he wrote, “A huge blessing for the agreement to release the hostages. I thank Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump for the leadership that led to the agreement – and to the heroic IDF soldiers who, with their courage, determination, and immense sacrifice, brought us to this great moment.”
A huge greeting on the kidnapping agreement.
I thank Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump for the leadership that led to the agreement – and to the IDF soldiers in their courage and determination and the tremendous sacrifice brought us to this great moment.
I embrace a big hug the kidnapped families on the expected return of their loved ones and among them…
– Israel Katz Israel Katz (@israel_katz) October 9, 2025
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters
Peters welcomed the news of a deal and said, “Hamas needs to release all of the hostages and Israel must withdraw their troops to the agreed-upon line.” In a statement, he said, “This is an essential first step towards achieving lasting peace. We urge Israel and Hamas to continue working towards a complete resolution.”
