Here is Gaza, from under the ashes of war, pulsing again with the pulse of life, breathing for the first time in two years the smell of calm, as if it was regaining its human face that had disappeared behind the smoke of bombing and the sound of rubble. The ceasefire agreement sponsored by regional and international powers, led by the United States, with the mediation of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, was not just a passing truce, but rather a first step in a long and thorny peace path that seeks to turn a bloody page in the history of the conflict. Palestinian-Israeli, it is an agreement that came after a long period of bleeding, and after the human conscience finally woke up to the sight of Gaza’s children and women under the rubble, and to the realization that the war no longer brings anything but shame and destruction to both sides.
In this agreement, what is political, humanitarian and diplomatic have converged at the same time, embodying a rare moment of international consensus on the necessity of ending the war and reviving hope. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said it clearly: “The fighting must be ended once and for all, and the immediate and unhindered entry of humanitarian supplies into Gaza must be guaranteed,” words that express the conscience of the world, and a firm conviction that peace is the only option. able to protect human dignity, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the agreement as: “a moment of profound relief felt by the entire world, and it must be accompanied by the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza.” As for Argentine President Javier Milley, he considered the agreement “a historic achievement worthy of being mentioned in the Nobel Peace Record,” and announced the nomination of US President Donald Trump for the award, in appreciation of his role in Reaching this agreement that changed the course of the war.
While Italy and Canada expressed their praise for the American role and the Arab mediation, the Gulf positions came to confirm that the entire region yearns for a just and comprehensive peace. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the country’s great king, expressed this profound vision when he said: “This is a day for peace in the Middle East and the world,” a phrase that sums up Bahrain’s diplomatic philosophy based on dialogue and coexistence, and confirms that peace does not It is imposed by force, but rather built on partnership, trust and mutual respect. It is a call for the Middle East to transform from an arena of conflict into a humanitarian space that embraces peoples who aspire to live in security and dignity.
However, this emerging peace is still fragile, as it faces the challenges of reconstruction and healing open wounds. Gaza is not just stones in need of restoration, but a human being who needs hope, a child needs a school, a mother needs shelter, and a city needs electricity, water, and justice. Therefore, the international community cannot be satisfied with statements, but must move with a comprehensive plan for reconstruction, ensuring the flow of aid and the restoration of infrastructure. And creating job opportunities that restore dignity to people.
As for justice, the world cannot turn the page without holding accountable those who caused this tragedy. Peace without justice is a temporary truce, and justice without accountability remains incomplete. The file of crimes against civilians must be opened, and the prestige of international law, which has lost much of its weight in the face of repeated violations without punishment, must be restored.
What happened today is not just the end of a war, but rather the beginning of a new awareness. The Arab peoples, and with them the peoples of the world, view this agreement as an opportunity to redefine peace, not as a break between two wars, but rather as a turning point towards a future in which nations are built on justice and mutual respect. The stability of Gaza is stability for the entire Middle East, and the success of the mediators in consolidating the truce is a success for the idea that when politics takes precedence over weapons, it gives life a chance. To survive, let this step be the beginning of an era in which hearts are built before walls, and in which man is rebuilt before quarantine, because the right to life is the highest thing that humanity can achieve on its path towards lasting peace.
