Italian Prime Minister Meloni Expresses Full Support for Trump's Gaza Peace Efforts

Meloni Backs Trump's Gaza Initiative

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly declared her 'full support' for former US President Donald Trump's efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Meloni's statement, made on October 4, 2025, emphasized Italy's commitment to contributing to the peace process, particularly after Hamas issued a positive response to Trump's comprehensive proposal.

In her remarks, Meloni highlighted that Trump's plan 'may be a turning point in this process, allowing for a permanent cessation of the hostilities, the immediate release of all the hostages and full and safe humanitarian access for the civilian population to be achieved.' She further noted that the plan 'presents an ambitious project for the stabilisation, reconstruction and development of the Gaza Strip, with the full involvement of regional partners.' Italy, she affirmed, is 'ready to do its part, in close coordination with the United States and European and regional partners,' and urged all parties, especially Hamas, to seize this opportunity.

Details of Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan

Unveiled earlier in the week, around September 29-30, 2025, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump's 20-point plan outlines a detailed roadmap for ending the Israel-Hamas war. Key provisions of the proposal include:

• The transformation of Gaza into a demilitarized, terror-free zone that poses no threat to its neighbors.
• An immediate cessation of hostilities if both sides agree to the terms.
• The return of all hostages, both alive and deceased, within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance of the agreement.
• In exchange for the hostages, Israel would release 250 life-sentence prisoners and 1700 Gazans detained after October 7, 2023.
• Amnesty for Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and decommission their weapons, with safe passage for those wishing to leave Gaza.
• Immediate and full humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza.
• The temporary governance of Gaza by a 'technocratic Palestinian committee,' overseen by a new international 'Board of Peace' chaired by Trump.
• The deployment of a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF), supported by Arab states.
• A commitment that Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza, though Israeli forces would maintain a 'security perimeter.'

Trump reportedly issued an ultimatum to Hamas to accept the deal by Sunday, 6 PM Washington DC time.

International Reception and Italy's Role

The peace initiative has garnered significant international attention and support. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly backed the plan. Following Hamas's positive response, several global leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have also welcomed Trump's efforts, seeing it as a crucial step towards peace in the Middle East.

Italy's readiness to contribute underscores a broader international desire to stabilize the region and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meloni's government has been actively engaged in discussions surrounding the conflict, with Italy urging all parties to engage constructively with the proposed framework to achieve a lasting peace.