In a statement, the European Union (EU) has welcomed President Trump’s efforts at securing lasting peace in Gaza.

The Common Sense earlier reported on a 20-point plan that would see hostilities end and Mr Trump assume the chairmanship of a new body to begin the process of rebuilding Gaza and de-radicalizing its population.

According to the EU: “[we] welcome[s] President Trump’s commitment to ending the war in Gaza, which offers a way out of this devastating conflict, ensuring an immediate ceasefire and release of all remaining hostages, and guaranteeing the provision of full humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, with a central role for the UN and its agencies.”

A key part of the Trump plan was that Hamas should play no role in a future Gaza in order to remove the threat it poses to Israelis.

The EU said that it: “supports the principles outlined by President Trump on a demilitarised Hamas with no role in future governance, the removal of any threat to Israel and its people, that Gaza will not be occupied and that Palestinians will not be displaced. Respect for international law, including international humanitarian law, is a must.”

The EU also said that it: “welcomes Israel’s decision to support the plan. We urge Hamas to follow the plan, release all remaining hostages and lay down its arms. The EU calls on those who have influence to bear, to pass these messages to Hamas. There is no military solution to this conflict. We call on all parties to seize this opportunity and engage constructively to immediately end the tragedy in Gaza and begin the process of building a better future for Israelis, Palestinians and the entire region.”