Ghana has offered its support for a peace agreement that would ensure the restoration of the Gaza Strip.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs endorsed the latest peace initiative for the Gaza Strip, unveiled by US President Donald Trump, in a release dated October 3.

In a formal statement, the government described the proposal as a “significant step” toward concluding the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict and urged all parties to commit to dialogue.

Ghana emphasized that the US-led initiative offers a tangible path to ending the continuous cycle of violence and preventing “further civilian suffering,” while providing a blueprint for achieving “a just, comprehensive and lasting peace” in the Middle East.

Key Components of the Proposed Framework

The multi-phased peace plan, which has received immediate acceptance from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lays out several crucial provisions aimed at fundamentally reshaping the future of Gaza and the broader region. The plan includes:

1. Hostage and Prisoner Exchange: A provision for the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Hamas has publicly agreed to release its remaining hostages, although the group has called for further negotiations on other aspects of the proposal.
2. Military Disengagement and Security: The withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza is mandated, paving the way for the deployment of an international stabilisation force to ensure security during the transition.
3. Governance and Reconstruction: The plan details the establishment of a temporary technocratic Palestinian committee to assume governance of Gaza, operating with oversight from an international body chaired by President Trump.
4. Economic Upliftment: Significant large-scale reconstruction of the Gaza Strip is proposed, alongside the creation of a special economic zone designed to revitalize the territory’s devastated infrastructure and economy.

Ghana’s Call for the Two-State Solution

The Ghanaian government’s official position reinforces its longstanding diplomatic principles regarding the conflict, re-affirming its unwavering support for a two-state solution.

This solution envisions the peaceful and secure coexistence of Israel and a future Palestinian state.

Ghana's Foreign Ministry stressed the necessity of collaborative international effort to ensure the plan’s success.

“We stand ready to engage with all international partners to promote dialogue and revitalise the peace process in the Middle East,” the statement read.

The government concluded by issuing a strong appeal for restraint and diplomacy, urging all parties to engage constructively to “revive the peace process.”

Ghana underscored that only a comprehensive settlement that successfully recognizes both Palestinian rights and Israel’s security concerns can permanently halt the devastating cycle of violence.