Keir Starmer speaks of ‘profound relief’ as ceasefire deal to end Gaza war signed off



UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed profound relief after Hamas and Israel agreed to the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, marking a historic breakthrough that has sparked celebrations worldwide.

Speaking on the deal, Starmer said: “I welcome the news that an agreement has been reached on the first stage of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan. This is a moment of relief for the hostages, their families, and civilians in Gaza who have endured unimaginable suffering over the last two years.”

He praised the “tireless diplomatic efforts” of the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey in bringing the parties closer to peace. Starmer emphasized the urgent need for the agreement’s full implementation, calling for the immediate lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza.

“The international community must ensure that commitments are honored, the war ends, and the foundation is laid for a just and lasting peace,” he added.

Under the deal, Israel will release 1,700 Gazans detained since the start of the conflict, along with 250 Palestinian prisoners. In return, Hamas will release 48 Israeli hostages, 20 of whom are believed to have died. Israel will allow 400 aid trucks into Gaza daily, with numbers set to increase in subsequent stages.

Israel’s security cabinet is set to approve the prisoner release list, after which Hamas will have 72 hours to free the remaining hostages. If all goes as planned, the releases could begin as early as Sunday or Monday, coinciding with a possible visit by President Trump to the Middle East.

Trump expressed optimism about the agreement, stating: “Gaza will become a safer place and will be rebuilt with the support of neighboring countries with tremendous resources. I am very confident there will be peace in the Middle East.”

The breakthrough comes two years after Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza following the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks that killed 1,200 civilians and took 251 hostages. Since then, Israeli operations have reportedly killed over 67,000 people in Gaza, including more than 20,000 children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

This deal represents a significant step toward ending years of bloodshed and rebuilding the region, offering hope for a long-term path to peace in Gaza and the wider Middle East.

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