By Ata Ur Rahmen 
Hamas Gaza Peace Plan: World Reacts to Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal
Trump urges Hamas to act fast
Global attention has shifted toward the Hamas Gaza peace plan after Hamas accepted US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal aimed at freeing Israeli hostages and ending two years of violence.
Trump posted on Truth Social, “Hamas must move quickly — or all bets are off,” emphasizing urgency. While Israel briefly paused airstrikes, officials confirmed limited operations continued in Gaza.
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Israel cautiously optimistic
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to bring all hostages home during the Sukkot holidays. He ordered negotiators to Egypt to finalize details and warned Hamas would be disarmed “either diplomatically through Trump’s peace plan or militarily by us.”
His office reiterated Israel’s efforts align with President Trump’s Gaza peace proposal.
Mediators back the Hamas Gaza peace plan
Key regional players Qatar and Egypt praised Hamas’s acceptance as a step toward ending bloodshed. Qatar’s foreign ministry said the decision “reflects a readiness to end suffering,” while Egypt urged parties to commit to implementation and ceasefire enforcement.
Jordan also welcomed the plan, emphasizing humanitarian aid access and a halt to Israeli aggression.
UN and Europe welcome the Gaza ceasefire agreement
The United Nations called the Hamas Gaza peace plan a “vital opportunity” for ending the crisis. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged immediate humanitarian relief and prisoner releases.
European leaders — including Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Keir Starmer — called the development “a breakthrough for peace,” urging rapid implementation.
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Turkey supports, Hezbollah skeptical
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commended Hamas’s willingness for peace, saying it “creates an opportunity for an immediate ceasefire.”
However, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem dismissed the plan as “an Israeli agenda,” warning that it could allow Israel to gain politically after its military failures.
Global hopes rise for a lasting truce
As diplomacy gathers pace, analysts say the Hamas Gaza peace plan could redefine regional stability — if implemented with sincerity. The world now watches whether this rare alignment of international voices can transform hope into real peace.
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