Significant international welcome and "caution" after the announcement of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli occupation, signed in Sharm El Sheikh under Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish sponsorship, has sparked widespread international welcome, amid calls for the immediate implementation of its terms and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement, describing it as a "decisive diplomatic breakthrough after two years of devastating war," and called on all parties to fully adhere to its terms and ensure the unhindered flow of aid to civilians.

In the first European response, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed "deep relief at reaching the agreement," noting that "the intensive diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey were crucial in achieving this breakthrough."

Starmer added that the implementation of the terms "without delay" and the lifting of humanitarian restrictions represent "a real test of the parties' seriousness in ending the war and paving the way for lasting peace."

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the agreement, affirming his country's support for "any international effort that enhances regional stability and alleviates the suffering of the people of Gaza."

He stated in an official statement that Canada "encourages both parties to commit to the peace plan launched by U.S. President Donald Trump as a first step towards a comprehensive and lasting settlement."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that "the release of hostages and the enhancement of humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza will pave the way for genuine and sustainable peace in the Middle East."

He added that his country "supports all efforts that promote dialogue instead of confrontation, and restore hope to the peoples of the region."

In this context, Dutch Foreign Minister Kasper van Hoeven stated that the Gaza plan "represents an important step towards stability," emphasizing that "full implementation and maintaining calm are essential conditions for its success."

In the region, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed the agreement, considering it "a real beginning towards lasting peace, after unprecedented humanitarian suffering in Gaza."

Egypt, for its part, confirmed its continued efforts to ensure the full implementation of the agreement's terms, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that "Hamas's positive response opens the door to a new phase that should be built on justice, not on force."

For its part, Amnesty International expressed "cautious hope" regarding the agreement, warning that any delay in implementation "could undermine international confidence in the peace process."

Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross announced its readiness to participate in prisoner exchange operations and expand humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

The agreement, which includes a comprehensive ceasefire, a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of prisoners from both sides, is seen as the first real test of the first phase of the peace plan announced by Trump, which aims to end the ongoing aggression against Gaza for two years.

On Thursday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement between the Israeli occupation and the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" on the first phase of his plan to stop the war and exchange prisoners.

For its part, Hamas called on President Trump, the guarantor countries of the agreement, and various Arab, Islamic, and international parties to "oblige the occupation government to fully implement the terms of the agreement and not allow it to evade or procrastinate in applying what has been agreed upon."