Global Reactions to the Trump Gaza Peace Plan
The Trump administration’s proposed peace plan for Gaza has drawn a chorus of reactions from regional players and European allies, with many underscoring the plan’s stated aim to end the war while cautioning that details must be worked out. In Doha, the Qatari prime minister described the plan as an outline of principles whose specifics require negotiation, while stressing that the overarching objective remains stopping the bloodshed in Gaza and the broader conflict.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani said Hamas had been told that the plan’s core objective is to halt the fighting, and that the group has “promised to study the plan.” He added that while the document presents guiding principles, the detailed elements are for future discussion. The plan’s early-stage nature means it requires clarifications and negotiations among all parties before any concrete steps are taken.
Qatar’s leadership also indicated that Hamas has not yet offered a public response to the proposal, and that conversations with Hamas’ delegation focused on general questions rather than a final endorsement. The evolving diplomacy around the plan hinges on how Hamas and other Palestinian factions respond and whether the framework can be translated into a viable, enforceable path to peace.
European and Italian Responses
Within Europe, anticipation and cautious optimism have accompanied official commentary. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the U.S. initiative, saying the EU is ready to contribute to a peace effort that could halt the Gaza crisis. She emphasized two-point-state considerations as the long-term pathway to a just and durable settlement, and she urged immediate humanitarian relief and the safe release of hostages as prerequisites for any lasting agreement.
In Italy, statements from senior politicians reflected a pragmatic openness to the plan as a potential cornerstone for a ceasefire and regional stability. The inter-party dialogue underscored a desire to align on a common stance in Parliament, stressing that a united front can reinforce efforts toward peace and constrain the violence that has devastated civilian populations.
