Muslim Nations and European Powers Unite Behind Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: A Comprehensive Analysis

Residents of war-torn Gaza expressed skepticism over Trump's 20-point plan to end the conflict.

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Key Muslim nations on Monday endorsed a plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, while some Palestinians criticized the proposal as a "farce".

Washington's European allies urged Hamas to accept the plan, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported while warning the Palestinian armed group of further devastation if they refused to comply.

Eight Arab or Muslim-majority countries released a joint statement saying they "welcome the role of the American president and his sincere efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza".

They stated they "affirm their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the parties toward finalizing the agreement and ensuring its implementation".

The countries include Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey – all of which recognize Israel, although some relationships remain turbulent.

Qatar, which has played a key mediatory role, and Saudi Arabia, whose potential normalization with Israel remains a key goal for Trump and Netanyahu, also signed the statement.

Indonesia and Pakistan, the world's two most populous Muslim-majority countries, joined the statement as well.

Indonesia has offered troops for a future Gaza force, while Pakistan has been eager to improve its relationship with Washington.

Trump praised a statement by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, posted on X before the White House announcement, expressing his "firm belief that President Trump is fully prepared to assist in whatever way necessary" to secure an end to the war.

The Palestinian Authority, which Netanyahu has sought to sideline, quickly offered support, welcoming Trump's "sincere and determined efforts".

Hamas has yet to provide detailed comments, stating that the group had not yet received the plan.

However, Islamic Jihad, a Palestinian armed group fighting alongside Hamas in Gaza, called the plan "a recipe for continued aggression against the Palestinian people".

"Through this, Israel is attempting – via the United States – to impose what it could not achieve through war," the group stated.

Residents of war-torn Gaza expressed skepticism about the plan, dismissing it as a ploy to release hostages that would not end the conflict.

"We as a people will not accept this farce," said Abu Mazen Nassar, 52.

European powers back plan

French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with Trump last week, said the United States was adopting elements of a French plan, despite disagreement over France's recognition of a Palestinian state.

Macron praised Trump's "commitment to ending the war in Gaza".

"Hamas has no choice but to immediately free all hostages and follow this plan," Macron wrote on X.

He also called on Israel to commit "resolutely" to the proposal.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said the UK "strongly" supported Trump's "efforts to end the fighting, release the hostages and ensure the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza".

The plan includes a call for a transitional body in Gaza led by Trump and involving former British prime minister Tony Blair.

"President Trump has put down a bold and intelligent plan which, if agreed, can end the war, bring immediate relief to Gaza, the chance of a brighter and better future for its people, whilst ensuring Israel's absolute and enduring security and the release of all hostages," Blair said in a statement.

European Union chief Antonio Costa urged all parties to "seize this moment to give peace a genuine chance", adding that the "situation in Gaza is intolerable".

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, which has faced increasing pressure over its cautious stance, also commended Trump's diplomacy.

In a statement, it called on "all sides to seize this opportunity and accept the plan".

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the Trump plan "offers a unique opportunity to end the terrible war in Gaza."

"Finally, there is hope for Israelis and Palestinians that this war could soon be over."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez – who has accused Israel of committing "genocide" in Gaza – said Madrid "welcomes the peace proposal".

"We have to put an end to so much suffering," he said, adding that a two-state solution was "the only one possible".

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