World leaders and international bodies have expressed mixed reactions to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan.
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end nearly two years of conflict in Gaza has elicited a range of reactions from international leaders, with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsing it and Palestinian militant groups being briefed on the proposal.
Netanyahu praised the plan, saying it would achieve Israel’s objectives, including the safe return of hostages, dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities, ending its political rule, and preventing future threats from Gaza. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority expressed support, welcoming Trump’s “sincere and determined efforts” to find a path toward peace.
Responses among Israeli officials were mixed. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the plan as a “historic missed opportunity,” warning that future generations could face renewed conflict. Hamas-affiliated Islamic Jihad described the U.S.-Israeli proposal as a dangerous imposition likely to escalate regional tensions.
European and Middle Eastern leaders largely welcomed the initiative. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas called it an opportunity for lasting peace, emphasizing the immediate need for hostages’ release. Foreign ministers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Turkey reaffirmed their readiness to collaborate with the U.S. to implement a comprehensive agreement ensuring humanitarian aid, security, Gaza’s reconstruction, and a two-state solution.
Other global figures echoed cautious optimism. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov lauded Trump’s efforts, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged Hamas to accept the plan and stressed the importance of humanitarian relief, hostage release, and long-term peace through a two-state framework.
