EU warns Trump’s peace plan ‘cannot pass unchallenged’, as Tehran calls for expulsion of Israelis ‘through jihad’

While the controversial plan initially received a warm response from some Gulf states, criticism is now increasing, writes Bel Trew

A Palestinian woman slams her shoes on a portrait of Trump during a demonstration in Gaza City (AFP/Getty)

Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan is facing a new wave of criticism from world bodies, including the EU and some Gulf states that initially welcomed the deal, over fears it ignores Palestinian rights.

They also expressed concern that it green-lights Israel’s plan to imminently annex areas of the occupied West Bank.

Mr Trump’s efforts to kickstart the stagnant peace process last week were at first met with relatively positive comments from European and some Arab countries, who urged the Palestinians to give negotiations a chance.