Romania, Hungary endorse Trump Gaza peace plan

As reported by Anadolu Agency, Romania’s President Nicusor Dan and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban publicly backed US President Donald Trump’s peace initiative for Gaza during the first meeting of the Board of Peace. The gathering was part of Trump’s wider effort to operationalize his Gaza peace plan through a new international forum focused on reconstruction, stabilization and governance.

According to Anadolu Agency, both leaders used their speeches at the meeting to praise Trump’s role in global peace diplomacy and to outline specific ways their countries could support postwar Gaza. Their remarks came as the Board of Peace convened representatives from more than 20 nations to discuss humanitarian aid, reconstruction funding and security arrangements for the Gaza Strip.

Anadolu Agency notes that Trump’s peace initiative for Gaza has been framed by the White House as a comprehensive plan that links demilitarization, technocratic governance and large‑scale reconstruction. Romania and Hungary’s endorsements at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting highlighted support from two European Union member states at a time when several larger EU powers have kept a distance from the new structure.

What did Romania and Hungary say about the Trump peace initiative?

As reported by Anadolu Agency, President Nicusor Dan thanked Trump for his “involvement and leadership” and described the proposed Gaza peace plan as “comprehensive and stable.” He said the Board of Peace format was important for answering “the question… how to act” to achieve peace, stability and prosperity in Gaza, emphasizing the practical steps that Romania could take.

Dan outlined three main areas where Romania could contribute to the Trump peace initiative. First, he said Romania was ready to expand medical evacuation flights for sick and wounded children from Gaza, noting that the country had already received patients and was prepared to help “4,000 children and 4,000 family members” receive treatment in Romanian hospitals.

Second, Dan highlighted Romania’s “good expertise in emergency report systems, like ambulance [and] fire systems,” and offered support to help rebuild Gaza’s emergency response infrastructure. He said Romania could donate equipment and assist in reconstructing systems for ambulances and fire services.

Third, Dan pointed to Romania’s existing scholarship programs for Palestinian students and pledged to expand them. He said Bucharest could help “rebuild, refurbish the schools in Gaza” and strengthen educational opportunities as part of broader reconstruction under the Trump peace initiative.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban used his intervention to strongly praise Trump’s global diplomatic efforts. As Anadolu Agency reports, Orban said: “First of all, let me express the appreciation of the Hungarian people to President Trump for his tireless peace efforts all around the world.” He framed Hungary’s presence as both symbolic and strategic.

Orban underscored that “Hungary is the only country to be represented here on the highest level among the founding members from the European Union.” He argued that Europe clearly understands that “the security situation in the Middle East, and especially in Gaza, has a significant impact on the security of Europe,” linking Hungary’s participation in the Trump peace initiative to broader European security concerns.

The Hungarian leader also criticized the performance of existing international organizations. “We understand that during the recent decades, international organizations have failed to fulfill their role to preserve peace and stability worldwide. Therefore, new initiatives are needed to bring forward the issue of peace globally,” he said, positioning the Board of Peace and Trump peace initiative as part of those new mechanisms.

How do these endorsements fit into wider reactions to the Trump peace initiative?

How are Romania and Hungary positioning themselves in the Board of Peace?

According to Anadolu Agency and regional commentary, Romania is positioning its role in the Trump peace initiative around humanitarian assistance and institutional capacity building. President Dan’s emphasis on medical evacuations, emergency systems and education suggests a focus on civilian sectors rather than direct security involvement.

Hungary, by contrast, is emphasizing its diplomatic profile. Reports from Xinhua and Hungarian media, cited in the broader context, have noted that Orban accepted Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace as a founding member and presented it as an “honorable invitation.” Hungary’s presence at the highest political level is being used domestically to underline its engagement with major global initiatives.

Central European analysis, including from the Central European Times, has highlighted how Hungary’s involvement in the Board of Peace gives it visibility among states close to Trump and allows Budapest to present itself as a “big player” in a high‑profile peace and reconstruction effort. That context helps explain Orban’s emphasis on being the only EU founding member represented at leader level.

How do their positions compare with other states’ reactions?

Anadolu Agency’s explanatory coverage of the Board of Peace notes that participation has been particularly strong from Middle Eastern and Asian states, while “several Western allies opt to stay out or attend only as observers.” In that environment, Romania and Hungary’s vocal support for the Trump peace initiative stands out among EU members.

Other countries, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, have focused their Board of Peace messaging on financial commitments and political backing for a fair settlement. Anadolu Agency reports that Qatar’s prime minister pledged 1 billion dollars to the Board of Peace and said the plan aimed “to ensure fairness and justice for both Palestinians and Israelis,” linking financial support to political goals.

Hungary’s and Romania’s support, therefore, complements broader pledges from Gulf and Asian states by adding EU‑based endorsements, even as major European powers remain cautious. Their speeches also echo a broader theme among Trump’s allies: frustration with traditional international organizations and a desire to experiment with new formats like the Board of Peace.

Supporting details on the Trump peace initiative and the Board of Peace

Anadolu Agency’s explainer on Trump’s Board of Peace notes that the White House expects more than 20 countries to participate in the inaugural Washington meeting. The agenda centers on Gaza’s reconstruction, security and stabilization, with the Board of Peace serving as a hub for pledges of money, troops and institutional support.

The explainer describes Trump’s initiative as “bold and ambitious,” quoting a White House spokeswoman as saying the president has a “plan and vision to rebuild and reconstruct Gaza, which is well under way because of the Board of Peace.” Member states have pledged billions of dollars and thousands of personnel for an international stabilization force and local policing arrangements.

Separate reporting by Deutsche Welle and other outlets has underlined that Trump’s Gaza peace initiative builds on a 20‑point plan that includes full demilitarization of Hamas, technocratic governance through bodies like the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, and large‑scale reconstruction tied to progress on security benchmarks. The Board of Peace is designed as the main implementing platform for these elements.

Romania’s offers of medical evacuations, emergency services expertise and educational support fit into the initiative’s humanitarian and institutional tracks. Hungary’s political backing and high‑level presence reinforce the initiative’s diplomatic dimension, while other states are anchoring its financial and security components through aid pledges and troop commitments.

The Anadolu report backing the Romania‑Hungary story also restates the scale of destruction in Gaza since Israel’s war began on October 8, 2023. Citing Gaza’s Health Ministry, it notes more than 72,000 Palestinian deaths and over 171,000 injuries, most of them women and children, along with damage to 90% of civilian infrastructure. Even after a ceasefire, Israeli attacks have continued, killing at least hundreds more and injuring over a thousand people. These figures highlight the background against which the Trump peace initiative and Board of Peace efforts are unfolding.

What are the implications and future developments for the Trump peace initiative?

How might Romania’s and Hungary’s support influence the initiative?

Romania’s backing of the Trump peace initiative, with concrete commitments in health, emergency response and education, could enhance the initiative’s civilian and humanitarian profile. If implemented, measures such as treating thousands of Gazan children in Romanian hospitals, rebuilding emergency systems and expanding scholarships could become tangible examples of European support under the Board of Peace umbrella.

Hungary’s explicit political endorsement and leader‑level participation give Trump’s initiative additional visibility within the European Union, even if Budapest’s stance is not representative of the bloc as a whole. Orban’s framing of the initiative as a corrective to failing international organizations may resonate with governments that share skepticism toward traditional multilateral bodies.

Both countries’ support also signals that the Trump peace initiative is building a coalition that is geographically diverse, including Central and Eastern European actors. This could help Trump argue that his approach to Gaza is not limited to regional partners but has backing from NATO and EU members as well.

What are the next steps for the Board of Peace and the Gaza plan?

Future developments for the Trump peace initiative will hinge on several factors: the actual delivery of pledged funds and humanitarian programs, the deployment and performance of any international stabilization force, and progress on governance reforms and demilitarization in Gaza.

Within that process, Romania will be expected to translate its promises into expanded medical evacuation flights, on‑the‑ground support for emergency systems and educational projects. Hungary, having accepted a founding role on the Board of Peace, will likely continue to participate in high‑level deliberations and may seek additional ways to influence the board’s agenda.

The Board of Peace is set to hold further meetings and working‑level sessions to refine the Gaza framework and coordinate among donors and troop‑contributing countries. As implementation advances, the effectiveness of the Trump peace initiative will be judged by concrete improvements in Gaza’s humanitarian conditions, infrastructure and security—as well as by how inclusive and sustainable its political arrangements prove to be.

For now, the first Board of Peace meeting has demonstrated that Romania and Hungary are among those willing to publicly endorse and support the Trump peace initiative for Gaza, offering humanitarian resources, political backing and, in Hungary’s case, a prominent European voice to the US‑led effort.