EU's von der Leyen says she welcomes Trump's Gaza peace proposal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed President Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war, urging all parties to seize the opportunity for peace and humanitarian relief.
- European Union
- Reuters
- Published Date: 10:04 | 30 September 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that she welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's peace proposal to end the nearly two-year-old war in Gaza.
"Welcome President @realDonaldTrump's commitment to end the war in Gaza. Encourage all parties to now seize this opportunity. The EU stands ready to contribute," she wrote on X.
"Hostilities should end with provision of immediate humanitarian relief to the population in Gaza and with all hostages released immediately," she added.