What is EU position on Trump’s plan, Gaza ceasefire?

Pars Today – The European Union stated that the ceasefire in Gaza represents a real opportunity to end the devastating war.

According to Pars Today, the European Union welcomed and supported the Gaza ceasefire agreement, stating that it represents a real opportunity to end the devastating war and alleviate the suffering of the people.
In a statement early Saturday, the EU’s Foreign Policy Representation said that the Union welcomes the agreement on the first phase of the comprehensive plan to end the war in Gaza, proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to ensure an immediate ceasefire and the release of all prisoners.

The statement added: “We call on all parties to implement this agreement fully and without delay, enabling a sustainable ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and the unhindered entry and broad, sustained distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza.”

The European Union emphasized that this is a real opportunity to end the devastating war, relieve the suffering of the people, and create a genuine political path toward security and lasting peace based on a two-state solution. The EU further stated that it is ready to assist in implementing the comprehensive plan to end the war in Gaza using the diverse tools at its disposal.

Overview
It appears that the European Union has taken a mixed and cautious stance toward Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza. The plan, which includes an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, the reconstruction of Gaza, and the establishment of a temporary government under international supervision, received initial support from some European countries, but there are also concerns about its implementation details and long-term consequences.

Initial support
The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom — Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Keir Starmer — welcomed Trump’s plan, describing it as a positive step toward ending the Gaza war. They emphasized the importance of hostage release, the reopening of humanitarian aid, and the role of regional mediators such as Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.

Concerns and criticisms
However, some European Union officials have expressed concerns over the implementation details of Trump’s plan. Criticisms include the lack of a clear timeline for execution, ambiguity regarding Hamas’s future role in Gaza, and the absence of reference to a two-state solution.

The European Union’s role in the implementation phase
The EU has stated that it is ready to participate in the implementation phase of Trump’s plan. This involvement includes providing humanitarian aid, supporting reforms in the Palestinian Authority, monitoring the Rafah crossing, and participating in Gaza’s reconstruction.
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief, announced the Union’s willingness to cooperate with regional and international partners to help implement the plan.

Outlook
The European Union continues to emphasize the necessity of achieving a two-state solution, viewing it as the only sustainable path to peace in the region. In this context, the EU is prepared to support the Palestinian Authority in implementing reforms and reconstructing Gaza. Overall, the EU’s stance toward Trump’s plan is one of cautious endorsement, highlighting the importance of transparent and precise implementation and expressing readiness to participate in various stages of its execution.

On September 29, 2025, Donald Trump unveiled his 20-point plan for a ceasefire in Gaza during a joint press conference with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In response to Trump’s ceasefire plan, Hamas on October 3, 2025, agreed to a complete halt to hostilities, the exchange of prisoners, and an independent administration of Gaza, while calling for future issues concerning Gaza to be addressed within the framework of Palestinian national interests.
The Israeli army officially announced the implementation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Friday afternoon.

On Friday night, Qatar’s Al Jazeera network reported obtaining a document outlining the implementation stages of Trump’s plan to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, according to which the conflict in Gaza would cease within 72 hours after both the Israeli regime and Hamas agree.
Under the plan, humanitarian aid would enter Gaza immediately upon the announcement of the agreement, and the implementation of the provisions from the January 19, 2025, agreement would begin in the area.