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Reaction after calls for end to Gaza bombing

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Protest in solidarity with Gaza, in Barcelona. — Reuters
 
Protest in solidarity with Gaza, in Barcelona. — Reuters

Here are some reactions from around the world to Hamas' comments and Trump's reaction:
EU COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN
'Hamas’ stated readiness to release hostages and engage on the basis of the recent @POTUS proposal is encouraging. This moment must be seized. An immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages are within reach.'
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON
'The release of all hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza are within reach! Hamas' commitment must be followed up without delay. We now have the opportunity to make decisive progress towards peace.'
GERMAN CHANCELLOR FRIEDRICH MERZ
'The fighting must cease immediately. All of this must happen very fast. After almost two years, this is the best chance for peace. Germany will continue to engage.'
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER
'Hamas’ acceptance of the US peace plan is a significant step forwards. We strongly support President Trump’s efforts, which have brought us closer to peace than ever before. There is now an opportunity to end the fighting.
TURKISH PRESIDENT TAYYIP ERDOGAN
'Hamas has shown, as it has many times before, that it is ready for peace. Thus, a window of opportunity has opened for lasting peace in our region.
It is very important in this respect that Israel immediately stop its attacks.
SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER JOSE LUIS ALBARES
'An immediate ceasefire, the entry of food and humanitarian aid, the release of the hostages, all is welcome. It's not a definitive step; there are still many obstacles... We want the Israeli army to definitively cease all military actions.
IRISH FOREIGN MINISTER SIMON HARRIS
'This moment to end the unconscionable human suffering must be grasped by all. Stop the bombing, silence the guns, end the famine and allow a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza,' he said.
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI
'We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward. India will continue to strongly support all efforts.'
JORDANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY
Jordan welcomed Hamas' positive response to Trump's plan, calling it an important step to end the Gaza war, a ministry statement said. Amman also praised Egypt and Qatar's mediation.
SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
'We welcome the decision by Hamas to release all Israeli hostages and its stated readiness for further engagement. This decision must be met with reciprocal action by the State of Israel.'
CANADA PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY
'Canada welcomes commitments from Hamas to relinquish power and release all remaining hostages, living and deceased. We encourage all parties to immediately work to turn commitments into reality, and to advance peace and security in the region.'
AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE
'Australia welcomes progress on President Trump's plan to bring peace to Gaza,' he wrote on X. 'Together with our partners, Australia will continue to support efforts to end the war and work towards a just and sustainable two-state solution.'
DUTCH PRIME MINISTER DICK SCHOOF
'Important steps toward a ceasefire in Gaza thanks to President Trump's peace plan. Hamas's stated willingness to release the hostages and its willingness to enter direct negotiations on the peace plan is a positive sign.' — Reuters