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Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release proposal and agreement

Von der Leyen welcomes an agreement based on Trump's proposal to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Sep 30, 2025, 06:34 AM
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“Welcome President Trump’s commitment to end the war in Gaza.”
Von der Leyen welcomes President Trump's commitment to end the war in Gaza and urges all parties to seize this opportunity.
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Welcome President Trump’s commitment to end the war in Gaza. Encourage all parties to now seize this opportunity. The EU stands ready to contribute.
On President Trump's commitment to end the war in Gaza.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Oct 4, 2025, 10:24 AM
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“An immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages are within reach.”
Von der Leyen welcomes Hamas' readiness to release hostages and engage on a proposal and states an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release are within reach.
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Hamas’ stated readiness to release hostages and engage on the basis of the recent @POTUS proposal is encouraging. This moment must be seized. An immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages are within reach.
On the prospects for a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Oct 9, 2025, 06:35 AM
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“I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Trump.”
Von der Leyen welcomes an agreement to secure a ceasefire and release hostages.
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I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Trump.
On a ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Oct 13, 2025, 06:51 AM
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“Europe fully supports the peace plan brokered by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.”
Von der Leyen expresses sympathy for the families of returning Israeli hostages and supports the peace plan brokered by the United States and partners.
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The return of the Israeli hostages is a moment of pure joy for those families. And a moment of relief for the entire world. It means that a page can be turned. A new chapter can begin. Europe fully supports the peace plan brokered by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.
On international peace efforts in the Middle East.
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Trump
United States
Oct 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
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Trump says the Oval Office woodwork has been restored
Trump says the office was in very bad condition. Trump says everyone now loves it.
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“Welcome President Trump’s commitment to end the war in Gaza.”

“An immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages are within reach.”

“I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Trump.”

“Europe fully supports the peace plan brokered by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.”

Trump says the Oval Office woodwork has been restored