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Yemen’s Ansar Allah, the UN, EU, Turkey, and India have welcomed the Gaza ceasefire between Palestinian Resistance factions and "Israel".

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Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, on October 9, 2025, following the announcement of a mediated ceasefire (AP)

Multiple governments and political movements welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian Resistance and the Israeli occupation on Thursday.

The latest ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian Resistance and "Israel", brokered by Egypt and Qatar with backing from the United States and Turkey, aims to halt months of Israeli aggression on Gaza and pave the way for a phased truce. The deal includes the release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners and detainees, a gradual withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces, and international monitoring guarantees to ensure compliance by all parties.

Talks leading up to the agreement have been marked by intense shuttle diplomacy between Doha, Cairo, and Washington. While Hamas expressed readiness to engage under certain guarantees, Israeli officials have shown internal divisions over the timing and terms of the truce.

Yemen’s Ansar Allah welcomes Gaza ceasefire

Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement welcomed the newly announced ceasefire agreement between Palestinian Resistance factions and the Israeli regime, reaffirming its support for any deal that safeguards the core principles of the Palestinian cause and upholds the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the movement expressed its backing for all efforts aimed at alleviating the suffering of Palestinians, ending the aggression and siege, and ensuring the release of Palestinian prisoners.

Mohammed al-Farah, a member of Ansar Allah’s Political Bureau, commended Palestinian Resistance factions and their leadership for their “sincere and responsible efforts” to defend the interests, unity, and steadfastness of the Palestinian people in the face of Israeli aggression.

Al-Farah held the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the crimes and violations committed against the Palestinian people, stressing that any agreement must lead to a comprehensive end to the aggression, the lifting of the blockade, and the realization of the Palestinian people’s aspirations for freedom, independence, and the establishment of a state with al-Quds as its capital.

He expressed hope that the agreement would strengthen Palestinian unity, consolidate the Resistance’s resilience, and open political and humanitarian prospects that preserve the dignity of the Palestinian people and serve their just cause.

Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the ceasefire agreement reached between the Palestinian Resistance group Hamas and "Israel" in Sharm el-Sheikh. The Turkish president thanked his American counterpart for demonstrating the political will necessary to encourage "Israel" to agree to the ceasefire.

Erdogan underlined his government's commitment to supporting the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with the eastern part of occupied al-Quds as its capital.

International reactions

While Arab states, including Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen, have welcomed the agreement as a step toward ending the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, the United States and several Western allies have focused their statements on the release of captives, avoiding direct criticism of "Israel’s" military actions.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

On its part, the United Nations has reiterated calls for full humanitarian access and the implementation of accountability measures for violations committed during the war.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the agreement, urging all parties to uphold their commitments and ensure the swift and full implementation of the ceasefire. He emphasized the need for unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza and called for renewed efforts toward a comprehensive political solution to the question of Palestine.

"I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Donald J. Trump," the top UN official said.

"The fighting must stop once and for all," Gueterres added.

"The United Nations will support the full implementation of the agreement and will scale up the delivery of sustained and principled humanitarian relief, and we will advance recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza," he revealed.

Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomed the plan as a step toward peace and reaffirmed support for a "two-state solution".

"Australia welcomes President Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have signed off the first phase of the plan to bring peace to Gaza," Albanese said in a joint statement with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

The Australian officials also stressed their support for a point within Trump's 20-point plan, which aims to deny Hamas any role in the future governance of the Gaza Strip.

"Australia strongly supports the plan’s commitment to denying Hamas any role in the future governance of Gaza," the statement underlined.

United Kingdom

British Prime Minister Kier Starmer expressed support for the deal.

He emphasized the urgent need for full and immediate implementation of the agreement, along with the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza. He acknowledged the relief this brings to civilians and captives and praised the diplomatic efforts by the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.

"This is a moment of profound relief that will be felt all around the world, but particularly for the hostages, their families, and for the civilian population of Gaza, who have all endured unimaginable suffering over the last two years," Starmer said.

European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing the importance of securing a lasting peace in Gaza. She expressed hope that the deal would lead to the release of captives and the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.

I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by @POTUS.

I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye in achieving this breakthrough. Am also encouraged…
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) October 9, 2025

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas also announced her support for the agreement, praising it as a "significant breakthrough".

The agreement on the first phase of the Gaza peace deal marks a significant breakthrough.

This is a major diplomatic accomplishment and a real chance to end a devastating war and release all the hostages.

The EU will do what it can to support its implementation.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) October 9, 2025

India

Meanwhile, New Delhi welcomed the agreement reached on the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan, a post by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated.

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