Middle East Conflict News
LAST UPDATE: September 30, 2025
Muslim states join EU powers in backing Trump Gaza plan
Several Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement supporting Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan alongside European powers. (Le Monde.fr)
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Their backing underscores shifting regional realignment and pressure for diplomatic resolution.
Palestinian Authority welcomes Trump’s ‘determined efforts’ to end Gaza war
The Palestinian Authority publicly welcomed what it described as Trump’s “sincere and determined” efforts to end the Gaza war. (イスラエルタイムズ)
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Even amid contested plan elements, the PA likely seeks to maintain diplomatic leverage by showing cooperation.
Gazans say Trump’s peace plan a ‘farce’
Gaza residents dismissed Trump’s 20-point peace plan as unrealistic and a “farce.” (www.ndtv.com)
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The reaction underscores deep skepticism on the ground—it suggests even well-intentioned plans may lack legitimacy if not grounded in lived realities.
EXPLAINER-US proposal for ‘temporary’ Gaza governance includes Tony Blair, Trump
The White House peace plan proposes a temporary technocratic Gaza committee overseen by a “Board of Peace” that includes former U.S. President Trump and ex-UK Prime Minister Blair. (Reuters)
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Blair’s inclusion triggers controversy—his past Iraq legacy may undercut legitimacy, but the move signals the U.S. wants symbolic managerial muscle.
