New Zealand welcomed the United States’ “Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza” when it was first announced, and we are encouraged that Hamas has today agreed to release all the hostages.

This is a serious step forward.
 
We continue to urge the parties to seize this…

— Winston Peters (@NewZealandMFA) October 3, 2025

US President Donald Trump, pictured with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he believed Hamas was "ready for peace" with Israel. Photo / Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, AFPUS President Donald Trump, pictured with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he believed Hamas was “ready for peace” with Israel. Photo / Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, AFP