United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the recently announced agreement on the disarmament of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, while calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities across the wider Middle East region.
The UN chief’s statement follows US President Donald Trump’s declaration that a deal had been reached after more than three months of intermittent negotiations and fighting since late February.
Guterres emphasized that the Gaza agreement must serve as a foundation for broader stability, urging all parties to halt combat operations in neighboring areas to prevent further escalation.
Markets have been closely monitoring the diplomatic developments, with global energy and commodities sectors having experienced significant volatility due to the prolonged conflict.
The potential for a wider ceasefire could reduce geopolitical risk premiums embedded in oil and shipping prices, though traders remain cautious until implementation details are confirmed.
Diplomatic reception to the Gaza pact has been broadly positive, with international observers noting the complexity of enforcing disarmament terms.