Many countries around the world, starting with Arab and Muslim nations, have welcomed the peace plan unveiled on Monday by U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian Authority highlighted Donald Trump’s “sincere and determined efforts,” according to a statement, and said it “places its trust in his ability to find a path toward peace.”
In contrast, the Islamic movement Palestinian Islamic Jihad condemned it as “a recipe for continued aggression against the Palestinian people,” in a statement.
Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan said in a joint statement that they welcomed “the role of the U.S. president and his sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza.” They affirmed “their willingness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and stakeholders to finalize the agreement and ensure its implementation.”
French President Emmanuel Macron also praised Donald Trump’s “commitment to ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages.” “I hope Israel will fully engage on this basis. Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all hostages and follow this plan,” he wrote on X.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a strong critic of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, welcomed the plan: “It is time for the violence to stop, for all hostages to be immediately released, and for humanitarian aid to be provided to the civilian population.”
European Council President Antonio Costa urged all parties to “seize this moment to give peace a real chance.”
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for not “wasting” the opportunity to end the war: “I urge all who can influence Hamas to do so now.”
The Italian government led by Giorgia Meloni described it as an “ambitious project” and urged “all parties to seize this opportunity and accept the plan.”
Outside the EU, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated in a communiqué that he “firmly supports (Mr. Trump’s) efforts to end the fighting, release the hostages, and ensure the delivery of emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza’s population. This is our top priority and must happen immediately.”
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, expected to play a key role on a committee overseeing Gaza’s transition, hailed the plan as “bold and smart.” This plan “offers us the best chance to end two years of war,” Blair said in a statement.
UN humanitarian affairs official Tom Fletcher said on X that the plan opens “new possibilities” for delivering essential aid to the Palestinian territory: “We are ready and eager to work – both practically and in principle – to seize this opportunity for peace.”
AFP
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