World Leaders Support Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan for Lasting Peace

Displaced Palestinians flee Gaza City on foot and by transport, carrying their belongings along the coastal road toward southern Gaza, Wednesday, September 17, 2025. AP/Abdel Kareem Hana

World leaders welcomed the plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the fighting in Gaza. They stressed that all sides should seize this moment to give peace a real chance, and posted their positions on X.

Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney called the plan “historic” and urged all sides to help fully realize its potential, including through the immediate release of hostages and the expansion of humanitarian aid to Gaza. He also pledged close coordination with international partners to build a just and durable peace that recognizes the sovereignty of Palestine and Israel.

International reaction to Trump’s plan

“All sides should seize this moment to give peace a real chance.”

The President of the European Council António Costa expressed pleasure at Trump’s commitments to end the war and assured that further steps should lead to a just and durable peace, with a possibility for a two-state solution.

“With the important news from Washington, the end of the war in Gaza, I hope, is truly within reach.”

The Dutch Prime Minister Dick Shuf commented that Hamas must accept the plan, and also highlighted the role of other parties in ensuring a ceasefire and humanitarian access.

“With the important news from Washington, the end of the war in Gaza, I hope, is truly within reach.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed support for the peace initiative of the United States, calling for an immediate stop to violence, the release of hostages, and the provision of humanitarian aid. He noted that the Israel-Palestine bilateral solution should be the basis for a long-term peace.

“We must put an end to such suffering. It’s time to stop the violence, immediately release all hostages, and provide humanitarian aid to civilians. A two-state solution, Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security, is the only possible.”

The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highly praised Trump’s efforts and leadership, stating that Turkey will continue to work toward establishing a just peace and ensuring security for all sides.

“Turkey will continue to contribute to this process in order to establish a just and durable peace, acceptable to all sides”

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese stressed that Australia consistently supports calls for a ceasefire, hostage return, and access to humanitarian aid. He also noted Hamas’s rejection of a future role in governing Gaza and support for Palestinian self-determination.

“I welcomed the opportunity to discuss this plan with other leaders over the past week. Australia affirms the plan’s commitment to deny Hamas any role in future governance of Gaza”

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also welcomed the plan, noting that a strong peace between the Palestinian people and Israel is key to regional stability. He highlighted the roles of Trump and special envoy Steve Wittkoff in promoting this initiative.

“I am also convinced that a strong peace between the Palestinian people and Israel will be important for achieving political stability and economic growth in the region.”

India also supports the initiative: Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that a comprehensive plan can provide lasting peace, security, and development for both peoples and the West Asia region, urging all stakeholders to unite behind this initiative.

“We hope that all interested parties will come together behind President Trump’s initiative and support these efforts to end the conflict and ensure peace”

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the United States’ commitment to ending the war in Gaza and urged Israel to act decisively; Hamas must immediately release the hostages and adhere to the plan. He also stressed France’s readiness to support a bilateral peace vision based on international principles.

“These elements should pave the way for deeper discussions with all relevant partners with the aim of building a strong peace in the region, based on a two-state settlement and the principles endorsed by 142 UN member states at the initiative of France and Saudi Arabia. France is ready to contribute. It will closely monitor the commitments of each side”

Each of these reactions underscores a common call for stability and peace in the region. Yet the successful implementation of the proposed plan will require consistent coordination among countries, clear commitments, and guaranteed humanitarian access for civilians.