Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described the recent 20-point Gaza peace proposal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump as a “significant development” that reflects the growing impact of international pressure for a ceasefire and a return to negotiations.
According to Ablakwa the provisions, including the immediate release of hostages, de-radicalisation of Hamas, safe passage for Hamas members to a third country, and recognition of a two-state solution represent a shift in U.S. policy and resonates with President Mahama’s call for de-escalation and rebuilding of Gaza.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu has previously dismissed the idea of a Palestinian state, contradicting decades of UN resolutions. This plan signals a major departure, and Ghana welcomes it as an olive branch that can pave the way for peace,” he said.
Ablakwa noted that Ghana’s position remains consistent: maintaining cordial bilateral relations with both Israel and Palestine while upholding principles of sovereignty, human rights, and non-alignment.
He stressed that friendship also requires honesty, saying, “A good friend is one who tells you when you are wrong. That is why we continue to urge Israel to reconsider its path.”
The Minister also confirmed that Ghana condemned the attack on Qatar’s sovereignty earlier this year, an action that later prompted an apology from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He said this demonstrated the credibility of Ghana’s principled stance.
“By sticking to principles—the rule-based order, respect for sovereignty, and human rights, we will always be on the right side of history. This is particularly vital for smaller nations like ours, which lack military might but can rely on moral authority,” Ablakwa concluded.
