How Arab nations, rest of the world reacted to Trump’s Gaza peace plan
By Elis Gjevori and News Agencies
On 29 Sep 2025
United States President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza after holding talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who welcomed the proposal.
The new proposal, which calls for the disarmament of Hamas, has been welcomed by the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs in the occupied West Bank, along with some regional Arab countries.
Hamas says it is studying the US proposal “in good faith”, while the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group says the plan is a “recipe to blow up the region”.
Below are reactions from across the world on Trump’s Gaza proposal:
Palestine
The PA said it welcomes the “sincere and tireless efforts to end the war on Gaza, and affirms its confidence in his [Trump’s] ability to find a path to peace”.
“It reiterates its shared commitment to working with the United States, regional countries, and partners to end the war on Gaza through a comprehensive agreement that guarantees the delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to Gaza, the release of hostages and prisoners,” it said in a statement published by the Palestinian Wafa news agency.
It also called for the “establishment of mechanisms that protect the Palestinian people, ensure respect for the ceasefire and security for both parties, prevent the annexation of land and the displacement of Palestinians, halt unilateral actions that violate international law, release Palestinian tax funds, lead to a full Israeli withdrawal, and unify Palestinian land and institutions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.”
“It also ends the occupation and paves the way for a just peace based on the two-state solution, with an independent and sovereign State of Palestine living side by side with the State of Israel in security, peace, and good neighbourliness, in accordance with international law,” the statement added.
The PIJ, a Palestinian armed group fighting alongside Hamas, called Trump’s plan a “recipe for continued aggression against the Palestinian people. Through this, Israel is attempting – via the United States – to impose what it could not achieve through war.”
“Therefore, we consider the American-Israeli declaration a formula for igniting the region,” the group said in a statement.
Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, UAE
The foreign ministers of the above countries released a joint statement welcoming Trump’s “sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza, and assert their confidence in his ability to find a path to peace”.
“Along these lines, the ministers welcome the announcement by President Trump regarding his proposal to end the war, rebuild Gaza, prevent the displacement of the Palestinian people and advance a comprehensive peace, as well as his announcement that he will not allow the annexation of the West Bank,” the statement added.
The statement went on to say that the countries are willing to work with the “United States to end the war in Gaza through a comprehensive deal that ensures unrestricted delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza, no displacement of the Palestinians, the release of hostages, a security mechanism that guarantees the security of all sides, full Israeli withdrawal, rebuilds Gaza and creates a path for a just peace on the basis of the two state solution, under which Gaza is fully integrated with the West Bank in a Palestinian state in accordance with international law as key to achieving regional stability and security”.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Erdogan has hailed Trump for his efforts to broker a ceasefire.
“I commend US President Donald Trump’s efforts and leadership aimed at halting the bloodshed in Gaza and achieving a ceasefire,” Erdogan said in a statement.
He added that Turkiye would continue to support the diplomatic process, and is committed to helping establish “a just and lasting peace acceptable to all parties”.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Sharif posted on X that he welcomed the plan.
“I am also convinced that durable peace between the Palestinian people and Israel would be essential in bringing political stability and economic growth to the region,” he wrote.
“It is also my firm belief that President Trump is fully prepared to assist in whatever way necessary to make this extremely important and urgent understanding to become a reality.
“I laud President Trump’s leadership and the vital role played by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in bringing an end to this war.”
He added: “I also strongly believe that the implementation of the two-state proposal is essential to ensure lasting peace in the region.”
Israeli opposition politician Benny Gantz
Gantz said on X: “I laud President Trump’s extraordinary efforts to secure a hostage deal and safeguard Israeli security. Now is the time for initiative.
“President Trump’s plan must be implemented, our hostages brought home, Israel’s operational freedom maintained, Hamas’ terror regime in Gaza replaced and moderate Arab States instated instead as I proposed a year and a half ago.
“We must not miss out on the opportunity to bring back the hostages, safeguard our security and catalyse a ‘Strategic Flip’ expanding the circles of regional normalisation,” he added.
Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich
Smotrich slammed the plan and referred to it as a “resounding diplomatic failure, a closing of eyes and turning our backs on all the lessons of October 7”.
“Given the reality that has emerged in the face of international pressure, the destructive hostage campaign, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s initial unwillingness to conquer Gaza and adopt Trump’s original plan, the military foot-dragging and lack of success in bringing the military leadership to where we want, the faltering coalition, and the natural exhaustion after two years of war – given all this, is there no choice, and is this the maximum that can be achieved right now,” Smotrich wrote on X.
“These are good questions. We will consult, consider, and decide, with God’s help. But the celebrations since yesterday are simply absurd,” he added.
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the deal in a post on X and said it “paves the way for peace, security, and sustainable long-term development” for Israel, Palestine and the region.
“We hope that all concerned parties will unite behind President Trump’s initiative and support this effort to end the conflict and establish peace,” Modi said.
China
Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing “supports all efforts” for a de-escalation in Gaza.
“China welcomes and supports all efforts conducive to easing tensions between Palestine and Israel,” Jiakun told a regular press briefing.
Russia
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow welcomes any efforts by Trump aimed at “ending this ongoing tragedy.”
“Of course, we want this plan to be implemented and for it to help bring events in the Middle East to a peaceful conclusion,” Peskov told the AFP news agency.
Germany
In a statement, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul referred to the deal as a “unique opportunity to end the horrific war”.
“Finally, there is hope for Israelis and Palestinians that this war could soon be over. This opportunity must not be missed. Hamas must seize it. I urge all those who can influence Hamas to do so now,” Wadephul said.
France
“I expect Israel to engage resolutely on this basis. Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all hostages and follow this plan,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement on X.
“These elements must pave the way for in-depth discussions with all relevant partners to build a lasting peace in the region, based on the two-state solution and on the principles endorsed by 142 UN member states, at the initiative of France and Saudi Arabia.”
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “We call on all sides to come together and to work with the US Administration to finalise this agreement and bring it into reality. Hamas should now agree to the plan and end the misery, by laying down their arms and releasing all remaining hostages.”
The controversial former prime minister, Tony Blair, called the plan “bold and intelligent”, adding that it “can end the war, bring immediate relief to Gaza, the chance of a brighter and better future for its people, whilst ensuring Israel’s absolute and enduring security and the release of all hostages”.
Blair was a past international envoy for the Middle East and was named by Trump as a member of his “board of peace” for Gaza.
Italy
Italy welcomed the proposal in a statement, saying it “could mark a turning point, enabling a permanent cessation of hostilities, the immediate release of all hostages, and full and secure humanitarian access for the civilian population”.
Hamas, it added, “now has the opportunity to end it [the war] by releasing the hostages, agreeing to have no role in Gaza’s future, and fully disarming”.
Spain
Spain, one of the most vocal critics of Israeli genocide in Gaza, has also welcomed Trump’s peace proposal.
“We must put an end to so much suffering,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a post on X.
“It is time for the violence to cease, for the immediate release of all the hostages to take place, and for humanitarian aid to be provided to the civilian population.
“The two-State solution, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, is the only possible one.”
The Netherlands
Foreign Minister David van Weel welcomed Trump’s proposal and said it was “significant that Israel has accepted this plan.”
“This remains crucial for securing the release of the hostages, dramatically boosting the amount of humanitarian aid & achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East. We look forward to seeing further details of the plan. The Netherlands stays committed to ending the war in Gaza,” he wrote.
Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Trump’s proposal and said Australia had “consistently been part of international calls for a ceasefire”.
“Australia affirms the plan’s commitment to denying Hamas any role in the future governance of Gaza, and calls on Hamas to agree to the plan, lay down its arms and release all remaining hostages,” Albanese said in a statement.
Azerbaijan
In a post on X, the foreign ministry welcomed the plan and said that a “sustainable and just peace requires sincere commitment, mutual trust, and respect for international law”.
“The exchange of prisoners and hostages, and addressing humanitarian needs of the population, are vital to pave the way for long-term stabilisation and political settlement through building confidence and easing tensions.”
“Only through dialogue and goodwill a long-lasting settlement, with the two-state solution at its core, can be achieved,” it added.
Kazakhstan
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s press secretary, Ruslan Zheldibay, cited him as saying that Astana viewed the plan as a “unique opportunity and a crucial step” toward resolving the situation in the region.
Zheldibay added that the plan could also strengthen interstate trust and establish a lasting and just peace in the region.
New Zealand
Foreign Minister Winston Peters welcomed Trump’s plan as an “example of such global leadership”.
“We urge the parties to seize this important opportunity to end the conflict and implement the terms of the proposal fully. New Zealand wants to see an immediate end to this disastrous conflict,” Peters said.
European Council
President Antonio Costa urged all parties to “seize this moment to give peace a genuine chance”, in a post on X welcoming the deal.
“The situation in Gaza is intolerable. Hostilities must end, and all hostages must be released immediately. The Israeli and Palestinian people deserve to live side by side, in peace and security, free from violence and terrorism,” he wrote.
“A two-state solution remains the only viable path to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,” Costa added.
EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, also welcomed Trump’s plan and encouraged Israel and Palestine to “now seize this opportunity”.
“The EU stands ready to contribute. Hostilities should end with provision of immediate humanitarian relief to the population in Gaza and with all hostages released immediately,” von der Leyen added.
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