The Kremlin yesterday said that it hoped that US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan was implemented and would spur peace in the Middle East.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “Russia always supports and welcomes any efforts by Trump aimed at ending the tragedy that is currently unfolding.”
He added: “And, of course, we want this plan to be implemented and for it to help bring events in the Middle East to a peaceful conclusion.”
Russia has been critical of Israel’s military operations in Gaza over the last two years amid a deepening alignment between Moscow and Israel’s arch rival, Iran.
Moscow has long said that a two-state solution is the only way to settle the conflict in the Middle East.
“The State of Palestine welcomes the sincere and determined efforts of President Trump to end the war on Gaza and affirms its confidence in his ability to find a path toward peace,” the Palestinian Authority said in a statement carried on Wafa.
EU Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas said the plan is an opportunity for lasting peace.
“It offers the best immediate chance to end the war. The EU is ready to help it succeed. Israel has signed on to the plan. Hamas must now accept it without delay, starting with the immediate release of hostages.”
In a statement, UN spokesperson in Geneva Alessandra Vellucci said: “We are also continuing to be in touch with the parties, with the various parties, about the peace efforts. For indeed, we welcome all the mediation efforts. And of course, we stand ready to support any peace plan with everything we can do, including the provision of humanitarian assistance.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commended Trump’s efforts and leadership aimed at halting the bloodshed in Gaza and achieving a ceasefire.
Türkiye will continue to contribute to the process with a view to establishing a just and lasting peace acceptable to all parties, he added.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said: “We welcome the peace plan for Gaza presented by President Trump. This plan is the best plan to end the war.
“The fact that Israel supports this plan is a significant step forward.
“Now Hamas must agree and clear the way for peace.”
French President Emmanuel Macron also welcomed Trump’s commitment to ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages.
“I expect Israel to engage resolutely on this basis. Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all hostages and follow this plan,” he said.
“These elements must pave the way for in-depth discussions with all relevant partners to build a lasting peace in the region, based on the two-state solution and on the principles endorsed by 142 UN member states, at the initiative of France and Saudi Arabia.”
“The new initiative to deliver an end to the war in Gaza is profoundly welcome and I am grateful for President Trump’s leadership,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
“We strongly support his efforts to end the fighting, release the hostages and ensure the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza.
“This is our top priority and should happen immediately.”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also praised the peace proposal for Gaza. “We must put an end to so much suffering,” he pointed out.
“It is time for the violence to cease, for all hostages to be released immediately and for humanitarian aid to be allowed access to the civilian population.”
The two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security, is the only possible solution, Sanchez said.
A Palestinian source close to Hamas said the group is reviewing the proposal.
“Hamas has begun a series of consultations within its political and military leaderships, both inside Palestine and abroad,” the source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said.
“The discussions could take several days due to the complexities of communication among leadership members and movements, especially after the Israeli aggression in Doha,” the source added.
Another Palestinian source also confirmed that Hamas was examining Trump’s plan.
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