As part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the first three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since the war began on October 7, 2023, were released this Sunday.
current president of the United States Joe BidenReacted on Sunday Release of first three hostages in Gaza. Speaking at a church in North Charleston, South Carolina, Biden said the three released women “appear to be in good health” and that it would now be up to Donald Trump to help implement the ceasefire agreement.
“I’m glad our teams (Trump and Biden) have spoken with one voice in recent days. It was necessary, effective and unprecedented” said the outgoing president, who will hand over the keys to the White House on Monday.
Other leaders reacting to the news that the hostages were released on Sunday included the president of the European Commission: Ursula von der LeyenHe said in X that “Europe will support a ceasefire” and that he hoped it would be “the beginning of a new chapter for Israel and the Palestinian people.”
President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sánchez praised the ceasefire agreement and said that “this agreement” was secured. It is very important to ensure regional stability” and “this represents an indispensable step on the path to a two-state solution and a just peace that respects international law.”
HE Pope Francisco He also touched on the two-state solution, saying: “Both Israelis and Palestinians need clear signs of hope: I hope that the political authorities of both, with the help of the international community, will reach a solution suitable for both States.” “.
Portuguese António Costa, President of the European Council, stated in X that “peace is the only way forward”, while French president Emmanuel Macron assured: France plans to work with other countries Ensuring “full implementation” of the ceasefire in Gaza.
