World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal 15 mins ago World leaders have expressed hope for peace after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas. The agreement marks the “first phase” of a peace plan toward ending the two-year war in Gaza. On Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised the progress and urged the parties to seek lasting peace. Japan's government called it a major step toward a two-state solution. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described it as a “ray of light.” New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters commended the negotiations and urged continued efforts by Israel and Hamas.

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