Global Leaders Back Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Proposal/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan has drawn strong international backing from allies and rivals alike. While Israel has accepted, Hamas says it will study the proposal before responding. From Russia to India, European powers to Arab states, leaders are signaling support.
International Acceptance of Trump’s Gaza Plan Quick Looks
- Hamas response pending: Group says it will study the plan with other factions.
- Israel accepts: Netanyahu’s government endorses Trump’s framework for ending the war.
- Global backing: Support voiced by Russia, China, India, Germany, France, Spain, and Australia.
- Arab approval: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, Turkey, Jordan, Indonesia, and Pakistan support.
- UN role: U.N. says it’s ready to deliver expanded aid under the plan.
- Hostage release: Proposal requires Hamas to free hostages within 72 hours of Israel’s acceptance.
- Governance plan: Gaza to be administered by a transitional international body chaired by Trump and Tony Blair.
- Demilitarization: Hamas to disarm; international force to secure Gaza and train Palestinian police.
- Palestinian Authority: Welcomes U.S. efforts, pledges reforms to retake governance in Gaza.
- Timeline: Trump says Hamas has “three or four days” to respond.
Global Leaders Back Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Proposal
Deep Look
President Donald Trump’s sweeping 20-point Gaza peace plan is drawing significant backing across the international community, with world leaders praising it as the best chance yet to halt the nearly two-year-old war between Israel and Hamas.
While Israel quickly accepted the U.S. proposal, Hamas said Tuesday it would study the terms internally and consult with other Palestinian factions before giving a response. The delay leaves one major question unanswered: whether the group will agree to a plan that requires it to disarm and relinquish control in exchange for reconstruction aid and political amnesty.
Trump, speaking at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said Hamas had only “three or four days” to decide. “Hamas is either going to be doing it or not,” Trump said. “And if it’s not, it’s going to be a very sad end.”
Plan Highlights
The plan calls for:
- An immediate ceasefire if both sides accept.
- Release of all hostages within 72 hours of Israeli acceptance.
- Withdrawal of Israeli forces staged over time, linked to demilitarization benchmarks.
- Establishment of an international security force, training Palestinian police to eventually assume control.
- Creation of a transitional governance board, the “Board of Peace,” chaired by Trump and including Tony Blair.
- A broad international aid program to rebuild Gaza’s infrastructure and economy.
- No forced displacement of Palestinians; residents may remain or leave freely.
- Permanent dismantling of Hamas’ military infrastructure, including tunnels and weapons production facilities.
Global Support
Backing for Trump’s plan has come swiftly from a wide range of countries:
- Russia: The Kremlin said it “welcomes Trump’s efforts” and hopes the plan succeeds.
- China: Beijing reiterated support for a two-state solution, urging “a comprehensive ceasefire” and humanitarian relief.
- Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the proposal the “best chance for ending the war” and praised Arab states for pressing Hamas.
- France: President Emmanuel Macron said Hamas has “no choice” but to accept, calling the plan a pathway to a two-state future.
- Spain: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez emphasized that “a two-state solution is the only possible one.”
- India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the plan as a “viable pathway” to sustainable peace.
- Australia: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the rejection of annexation and forced displacement in the plan.
Arab and Muslim States
In a joint statement, foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan welcomed Trump’s initiative. They praised the commitment to halt fighting, rebuild Gaza, prevent displacement, and block annexation of the West Bank.
Qatar, which briefly withdrew from mediation after Israel’s strike in Doha, has signaled it is ready to resume its role following Netanyahu’s apology for violating its sovereignty.
United Nations Role
Although not directly involved in crafting the plan, the U.N. said it is prepared to expand humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza once security conditions allow. The plan specifies that aid distribution will be managed by the U.N., the Red Crescent, and other neutral international bodies.
Palestinian Authority Response
The Palestinian Authority in the West Bank formally welcomed the proposal, saying it would implement sweeping reforms — including elections and the end of controversial payments to militants’ families — to prepare for taking control of Gaza under international supervision.
“The State of Palestine welcomes the sincere and determined efforts of President Donald J. Trump to end the war,” the statement said.
Challenges Ahead
Despite broad support, the plan’s success hinges on Hamas. The group has rejected similar disarmament terms in the past, linking its weapons to the goal of Palestinian statehood.
A Hamas official told the Associated Press that leaders “will begin studying it today” with other factions, but offered no timeline for a response.
Trump said Israel retains U.S. “full backing” to act militarily if Hamas rejects the plan. Netanyahu echoed the warning: “This can be done the easy way or the hard way, but it will be done.”
Human Toll
Even as diplomacy unfolds, Gaza’s suffering continues. Hospitals reported that at least 27 Palestinians were killed Tuesday, including 17 in Netzarim while attempting to access aid, and 10 in airstrikes near Muwasi, an area once designated as a safe zone.
The Gaza Health Ministry says more than 66,000 Palestinians have died since the war began, while 90% of the enclave’s population is displaced.
A Global Turning Point?
With rare alignment among Western, Arab, and Asian powers, Trump’s plan has gained momentum as perhaps the most internationally endorsed proposal since the war began. Yet, whether Hamas will accept terms seen as requiring its political and military surrender remains the pivotal test.
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