US, UK discuss efforts to end Gaza war, Trump’s ceasefire plan

By Rabia Iclal Turan

WASHINGTON (AA) - 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.