SINGAPORE
Singapore welcomed the ceasefire agreement, calling it a positive first step towards restoring stability in the region.
“We hope that all parties will respect and comply with the terms of the agreement,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement. “The agreement will facilitate the return of civilians to their homes on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border.”
CHINA
China said it was “paying close attention to the current situation in Lebanon and Israel”.
“We support all efforts conducive to easing tensions and achieving peace and welcome the agreement reached by relevant parties on a ceasefire,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said.
GERMANY
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock welcomed the deal, hailing it as “a ray of hope for the entire region”.
“People on both sides of the border want to live in genuine and lasting security,” Baerbock said, calling the deal “a success for diplomacy”.
UNITED KINGDOM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised a “long overdue” ceasefire that would “provide some measure of relief to the civilian populations” of both Israel and Lebanon.
Calling for the truce to be “turned into a lasting political solution in Lebanon”, Starmer vowed to be at the “forefront of efforts to break the ongoing cycle of violence in pursuit of a long-term, sustainable peace in the Middle East”.
EUROPEAN UNION
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hailed the “very encouraging news” of the ceasefire, saying it would increase Lebanon’s “internal security and stability”.
The announcement was welcome news “first and foremost for the Lebanese and Israeli people affected by the fighting”, Von der Leyen said.
“Lebanon will have an opportunity to increase internal security and stability thanks to Hezbollah’s reduced influence,” she said.
UNITED NATIONS
A top UN official welcomed the ceasefire agreement, but warned that “considerable work lies ahead” to implement the deal.
“Nothing less than the full and unwavering commitment of both parties is required,” said UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.
