Major Muslim countries throw weight to plan U.S. President Donald Trump ends war against Gaza, even if some Palestinians condemn The proposal is a “farce”.
Washington’s European allies urge Hamas to accept the plan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he support If he warns the Palestinian armed groups, he will be even more devastating if he does not comply.
Eight Arab or Muslim majority countries said in a joint statement that they “welcome the role of the U.S. president and his efforts to end the Gaza war.”
They said they were “affirming their willingness to engage in active and constructive cooperation with the United States and the parties to determine the agreement and ensure its implementation”.
These countries include Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Türkiye, which all recognize Israel, despite some having turbulent relations.
Qatar also signed the statement, which plays an important mediation role, with Saudi Arabia’s future and Israel’s normalization being a key goal for Trump and Netanyahu.
Indonesia and Pakistan, the two most populous Muslim majority countries in the world, have joined the statement.
Indonesia has placed its forces as part of future Gaza forces, and Pakistan has been eager to attract Trump and improve its relations with Washington.
Trump said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement was posted on X even before the White House announcement, expressing his “strong belief that President Trump is fully prepared to assist in any necessary ways” to ensure the end of the conflict.
The Palestinian Authority that Netanyahu tried to mortgage was also quickly supported, welcoming Trump’s “sincere and firm efforts.”
Hamas has not commented in depth, saying the organization has not received the program yet.
However, the Islamic jihad of Palestinian armed groups in the fight against Hamas in Gaza called the plan “the secret to the ongoing aggression of the Palestinian people.”
“Through this situation, Israel is trying to impose goals it cannot achieve through war through the United States,” it said.
Residents in Gaza expressed doubts about the plan, viewing it as a trick to release hostages that would not end the war.
“As a people, we will not accept this farce,” said Abu Mazen Nassar, 52.
European powers return plan
France
French President Emmanuel Macron said last week with Trump that the United States still adopts elements of the French plan despite France’s recognition of the Palestinian state.
Macron praised Trump for his “commitment to end the Gaza War.”
Macron wrote on X: “Hamas has no choice but to release all hostages immediately and follow the plan.”
He also called on Israel to “firm” about this.
U.K.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said the UK “strongly” support Trump’s efforts to “end the fight, release hostages and ensure emergency humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza”.
The plan includes calling for a transitional agency in Gaza led by Trump and participating in the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
“President Trump has developed a bold and smart plan that, if consensus is reached, ends the war and immediately remedy for Gaza, an opportunity for its people to brighter and better future while ensuring the absolute and lasting security of Israel and the release of all hostages.”
European Union
EU Chief Antonio Costa urged all parties to “grab the moment and give peace a real opportunity”, adding that “the situation in Gaza is unbearable”.
Italy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing administration faces increasing pressure on its cautious stance and also praises Trump’s diplomacy.
In a statement, it called on “all parties to seize this opportunity and accept the plan.”
Germany
German Foreign Secretary Johann Wadephhul said the Trump plan “provides a unique opportunity to end the horrible conflict in Gaza.
“In the end, the Israelis and the Palestinians hope this war will end soon.”
Spain
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza, saying Madrid “welcome the peace proposal.”
“We have to end so much pain,” he said, adding that the two-country solution was “the only possible solution.”
