World Reacts to Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan

30September 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a 20-point peace proposal aimed at ending the devastating Gaza war, following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Israel has voiced full support, reactions from Palestinians and regional powers have been mixed. Palestinian Authority Welcomes the Plan The Palestinian Authority (PA), which administers the occupied West Bank, cautiously welcomed Trump’s initiative. In a statement, it praised the “sincere and tireless efforts” to stop the bloodshed and expressed readiness to work with the U.S., Arab nations, and other partners on a comprehensive peace deal. The PA stressed that any agreement must guarantee: Humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza The release of hostages and detainees Mechanisms to protect Palestinian civilians Respect for ceasefires and security for both sides An end to annexation and forced displacement A halt to unilateral Israeli actions that breach international law Release of withheld Palestinian tax revenues A full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and occupied territories The statement reaffirmed that peace can only be achieved through the two-state solution, ensuring an independent, sovereign State of Palestine alongside Israel in peace and security. Reactions from Palestinian Factions Hamas said it is reviewing the proposal “in good faith,” though it has not yet issued a final stance. However, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) rejected the plan outright, calling it a “recipe for further aggression”. The group claimed that Israel is attempting—through U.S. backing—to impose by diplomacy what it failed to achieve through war. Global and Regional Response Several Arab nations have cautiously endorsed the framework, seeing it as a potential step toward ending the violence. However, skeptics warn that unless the plan addresses core Palestinian demands—sovereignty, protection from occupation, and territorial integrity—it risks deepening mistrust rather than resolving the decades-long conflict. Background Since Israel launched its offensive on Gaza in October 2023, more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, with vast parts of the enclave reduced to rubble. The urgency for a lasting ceasefire and sustainable peace agreement has grown stronger, putting Trump’s proposal under global scrutiny.

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