As part of his strategy to end the two-year-old conflict in the Palestinian enclave, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had secured a long-sought agreement for a truce in Gaza and the release of hostages.
After months of indirect talks and growing international pressure on both parties to find a solution, the breakthrough was hailed as a crucial step in ending one of the bloodiest conflicts in the region’s recent history.
Global leaders responded to the announcement in a variety of ways, with many praising the move and calling on both parties to uphold their end of the bargain.
