Hamas, terming it a crucial step toward easing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and restoring stability in the Middle East.
In a statement released on Thursday, October 9, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei commended both parties for embracing the deal and urged them to pursue lasting peace anchored in the two-state solution.
“We join the world in welcoming the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, a vital step in easing human suffering in Gaza,” Sing’oei said.
“We urge all parties to build on this important breakthrough towards a lasting peace, anchored on the two-state solution as outlined in UN resolutions,” he added.
Sing’oei also applauded the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in brokering the deal, describing their mediation as instrumental in achieving the breakthrough.
The ceasefire, agreed upon on Wednesday, marks the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s broader 20-point plan for the Palestinian enclave. It includes a ceasefire and hostage exchange arrangement designed to pave the way for ending a two-year conflict that has destabilized the region.
Under the deal, Hamas is expected to release all hostages within 72 hours of Israel’s approval, while Israel will release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and withdraw troops to an agreed-upon line.
The agreement also proposes the formation of an international body—the Board of Peace—to oversee Gaza’s post-war administration. The board will be chaired by Trump and include world leaders such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
President William Ruto had earlier urged both Israeli and Palestinian leaders to embrace ceasefire proposals, emphasizing that the plan by the US, Egypt, and Qatar could lead to a permanent peace settlement and the long-envisioned two-state solution.
