A wide wave of reactions swept through the art world following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, as many artists expressed their immense joy and renewed hope for the region after two years of pain and suffering. The agreement marked a deeply emotional moment that rekindled warmth in hearts and reflected the enduring spirit of Arab solidarity with the Palestinian people.

“Gaza will no longer be afraid”

Actress Jehan El-Shamashergy expressed her overwhelming happiness, writing on her Instagram account:

“For the first time in two years, Gaza will no longer be afraid, and will sleep without fear.” Her words carried a sense of long-awaited peace and relief.

“The people of Gaza can finally sleep”

Actress Tara Emad also shared her feelings of hope with her followers, writing on Instagram:

“For the first time in two years, the people of Gaza can sleep knowing they’ll be alive the next day.”

“I hope it lasts forever”

Meanwhile, actress Huda El-Mufti expressed her wish for lasting peace, saying:

“After two years of bloodshed and suffering across Gaza, I truly hope this lasts forever.”

“The war is over”

As for actress Yasmine Abdel Aziz, she celebrated the agreement—brokered by Egypt under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi—by writing on Instagram:

“The agreement has been signed… the war on Gaza is over.”

This outpouring of emotion from the artistic community reflects the collective joy that spread across the Arab world and social media platforms, underscoring the shared empathy for the Palestinian people and the birth of new hope for Gaza after years of hardship.