President Donald J. Trump’s comprehensive plan for peace in Gaza has galvanized an extraordinary wave of international support, hailed by leaders across the globe as a potential turning point after years of bloodshed.
The 20-point framework, announced October 1, calls for an immediate end to hostilities, the full release of hostages, expanded humanitarian relief, and Gaza’s transformation into an economic hub under a transitional administration.
Global Leaders Unite Behind the Plan
From Arab nations to Western democracies, world leaders voiced rare unity in welcoming Trump’s proposal.
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt declared:
“The Foreign Ministers … welcome President Donald J. Trump’s leadership and his sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza … [and] affirm their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the parties toward finalizing the agreement.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted: “Welcome President @realDonaldTrump’s commitment to end the war in Gaza. Encourage all parties to now seize this opportunity.”
French President Emmanuel Macron wrote: “Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all hostages and follow this plan.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the initiative “profoundly welcome,” urging all sides to “come together … and bring it into reality.”
Across Asia and the Pacific:
- India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as “a viable pathway to long term and sustainable peace.”
- Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said it was “a significant step toward a two-state solution.”
- Australia’s Anthony Albanese: “Australia welcomes President Trump’s plan to bring peace to Gaza after two years of conflict.”
- China’s Foreign Ministry affirmed Beijing “welcomes and supports all efforts conducive to easing tensions.”
- Germany’s Johann Wadephul: “The fact that President Trump is willing to head and chair the Board of Peace shows how serious he is.”
- Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Trump’s “leadership aimed at halting the bloodshed.”
The Palestinian Authority said it “welcomes the sincere and determined efforts of President Donald J. Trump … and affirms its confidence in his ability to find a path toward peace.”
New Developments and Confirmations
On October 3, Hamas announced it had agreed “to release all Israeli hostages, alive or dead, under the terms of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal,” and expressed readiness to begin mediated negotiations, according to the Associated Press.
In its written reply, Hamas accepted major provisions of the plan — including an end to the war, Israel’s “full withdrawal” from Gaza, and protection against Palestinian displacement — but did not explicitly agree to disarmament or international oversight. AP reported that the group would “continue discussions through mediators to clarify the next stages”.
President Trump confirmed that Israel had agreed to an “initial withdrawal line”, posting, “Once Hamas confirms, the ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective.” Israeli officials began preparing for a partial drawdown of forces in Gaza City as the first step toward a full ceasefire, according to The Times of Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to announce the release of hostages “in the coming days”, as new rounds of mediation continue in Egypt.
Major Challenges Ahead
Despite overwhelming international momentum, key challenges remain:
- Partial acceptance: Hamas’s response leaves disarmament and governance unresolved.
- Security risks: Israeli officials warn against a rapid pullout before verification mechanisms are in place.
- Implementation logistics: Coordinating aid, reconstruction, and transitional security requires extensive oversight.
- Fragile trust: Past ceasefires in Gaza collapsed amid mutual violations.
Even so, Trump’s initiative — now endorsed by dozens of governments — represents the most ambitious attempt in years to end the Gaza war and establish lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.