World leaders laud Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end conflict in Gaza

 

 

SEVERAL world leaders on Tuesday welcomed the US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict, facilitate the release of hostages, and provide urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. The remarks came after Trump formally announced his 20-point peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday.

 

Welcoming the new US initiative, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “We call on all sides to come together and to work with the US Administration to finalise this agreement and bring it into reality. Hamas should now agree to the plan and end the misery by laying down their arms and releasing all remaining hostages.” “Together with our partners, we will continue work to build consensus to put into place a permanent ceasefire.

 

We are all committed to a collective effort to end the war in Gaza and deliver a sustainable peace, where Palestinians and Israelis can live side by side in safety and security,” he added. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope that Israel would engage resolutely with the plan, stating that Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all hostages and follow the plan. Meanwhile, Australia affirms the plan’s commitment to denying Hamas any role in the future governance of Gaza, and calls on Hamas to agree to the plan, lay down its arms, and release all remaining hostages. Russia says it welcomes and supports efforts by Trump to end war in Gaza: Russia said it welcomes and supports any efforts to restore peace in Gaza. “Russia always supports and welcomes efforts by Trump that aim to prevent the tragedy that is currently unfolding,” Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. China welcomes Trump’s plan: China expressed its support for Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. “China welcomes and supports all efforts conducive to easing tensions between Palestine and Israel,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated. 

 

 

PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza will allow countries like India to carry out reconstruction activities in the region as New Delhi has been playing a positive role for peace in the Middle-East, Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar said on Tuesday. The envoy also welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reaction to the 20-point peace plan and said India can contribute significantly to the region. The plan, unveiled after talks between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposes an immediate end to the war in Gaza and release of all the hostages held by Hamas within 72 hours. Asked whether India was briefed before the peace plan was firmed up, Azar told reporters that he was not aware about it but indicated that several countries were unofficially apprised about the move. “We welcome the statement of Prime Minister Modi. India has a positive role for the region and we will welcome,” he said. The Israeli envoy said India can contribute in terms of economic projects in Gaza and Israel would also like to have its involvement in construction activities in the country. “We are very thankful to the Indian Government. India has been playing a positive role in supporting peace in our region. India has a lot to bring to the plate, when it comes to economic activities.”