World reacts to Trump's plan for Gaza peace

NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end nearly two years of war in Gaza has received the backing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while the plan has been shared with Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Here are some reactions to the peace plan.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, "I support your plan to end the war in Gaza, which achieves our war aims.

It will bring back to Israel all our hostages, dismantle Hamas' military capabilities, end its political rule, and ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel."

Palestinian Authority statement says, "The State of Palestine welcomes the sincere and determined efforts of President Donald J. Trump to end the war on Gaza and affirms its confidence in his ability to find a path toward peace."

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas says, "President Trump's Gaza 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."

Joint Statement By Foreign Ministers Of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey says, "The ministers affirm their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the parties toward finalising the agreement and ensuring its implementation, in a manner that ensures peace, security, and stability for the peoples of the region.

They reaffirm their joint commitment to work with the United States to end the war in Gaza through a comprehensive deal that ensures unrestricted delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza, no displacement of the Palestinians, the release of hostages, a security mechanism that guarantees the security of all sides, full Israeli withdrawal, rebuilds Gaza and creates a path for just peace on the basis of the two state solution, under which Gaza is fully integrated with the West Bank in a Palestinian state."

UN spokesperson in Geneva, Alessandra Vellucci says, "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 says, "I commend US President Donald 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."

German chancellor Friedrich Merz says, "We welcome the peace plan for Gaza presented yesterday 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 says, "I welcome President @realDonaldTrump'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. 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."

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says, "The new US initiative to deliver an end to the war in Gaza is profoundly welcome and I am grateful for President Trump's leadership.

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.