US, UK discuss efforts to end Gaza war, Trump’s ceasefire plan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper voiced support for President Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan in a call Tuesday, stressing hostage releases, Hamas disarmament, and Gaza’s reconstruction.
- Americas
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:11 | 08 October 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper discussed efforts to end the war in Gaza and President Donald Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan, the State Department said Tuesday.
In a phone call, Rubio and Cooper "emphasized the importance of ending the war in Gaza by implementing President Trump's 20-point plan for peace, securing the release of all hostages, and ensuring that Hamas has no role in Palestinian governance," Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a readout.
On Sept. 29, Trump unveiled a 20-point proposal that includes the release of all Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a ceasefire, the disarmament of Hamas and the rebuilding of Gaza.
The top diplomats also discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and agreed to continue diplomatic efforts "to bring the war to an end through a negotiated settlement and durable peace," the statement said.
- Trump: 'We will be very threatening to antifa'
- Canada urges 'swift release' of 6 nationals from Israel on Gaza flotilla vessel
- Russia's top diplomat calls Trump’s Gaza plan ‘best option on the table’
- US government shutdown continues as Senate votes fail for 6th time
- US facing worsening flight delays as shutdown snarls airports