Lula celebrates Gaza ceasefire in Rome, urges global focus on peace: Video
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hailed the recently announced Gaza ceasefire as a turning point for peace, calling it an “important day for humanity” during his speech at the World Food Forum in Rome on Monday, October 13, in remarks broadcast by Canal Gov.
Lula praised the truce between Israel and Hamas as a long-awaited step toward ending violence in the region. “Finally, it seems that a way out has been found for the conflict between Israel and Palestine,” he said, expressing hope that the agreement could lead to a definitive peace and allow Palestinians to “sleep peacefully.”
The Brazilian leader used the occasion to call for renewed global efforts to end other ongoing conflicts. “If the world was able to resolve the issue of Israel, then it is time we start thinking about solving the problem of the war between Ukraine and Russia,” Lula said, describing the moment as one for “humanitarian reflection” and global cooperation.
Lula also urged countries that have supported Israel militarily to now contribute to peace efforts, emphasising that “the Palestinian people and the Jewish people will both be happier” once the region achieves stability.
The ceasefire, which took effect at noon on Friday, marks a major diplomatic breakthrough. Israeli authorities confirmed the release of 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas freed 20 Israeli hostages. The truce follows the peace plan unveiled on 29 September by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which calls for a complete cessation of hostilities, the release of all captives, and full humanitarian access to Gaza.
Hamas conditionally accepted the US-brokered deal through Qatari and Egyptian mediation, pledging to release hostages if Israel commits to a lasting peace and full withdrawal from Gaza. The agreement has sparked cautious optimism that a permanent resolution to one of the world’s most protracted conflicts may finally be within reach.
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