From Tehran to Sanaa: Ceasefire in Gaza resonates across the region

A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas to end a two-year war on Gaza, drawing reactions of celebration and cautious optimism across the region from Jordan to Yemen. The deal, announced by the US President, includes a first phase with a prisoner exchange, entry of humanitarian aid, and a phased Israeli withdrawal. This initial stage is part of a broader US peace plan that also outlines the disarmament of Hamas and a transitional government. Despite the celebrations, observers remain wary, highlighting Israel's past violations and the immense humanitarian disaster that has killed over 67,000 Palestinians and destroyed 90 percent of the Gaza Strip.