Pakistan, along with key Muslim and Arab nations, endorsed US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, calling it a “rare opportunity” for Middle East consensus.
Trump’s Proposal for Peace
Trump unveiled the plan in Washington at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said both Israel and Pakistan’s leadership supported the framework.
The proposal calls for:
An immediate ceasefire
Release of hostages and prisoners
Phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas disarmament
Reconstruction of Gaza under international oversight
Trump described the plan as the closest step yet toward “eternal peace in the Middle East.”
Pakistan’s Response
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the initiative on X. He praised Trump’s leadership and stressed that lasting peace between Palestinians and Israel was crucial for regional stability. Sharif also said Pakistan was ready to work with Washington and regional partners to implement the agreement.
Muslim Nations’ Joint Statement
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, and Turkiye issued a joint statement. They pledged to ensure humanitarian aid for Gaza, prevent forced displacement, and uphold the two-state solution as central to peace.
Pakistan at the UN
At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad warned against Israel’s E-1 settlement expansion, calling it a “direct assault” on the two-state framework. He highlighted Gaza’s devastation, where more than 66,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed. Ahmad described the situation as “the most heart-wrenching tragedy of our times.”
Israel’s Position
Netanyahu expressed support for Trump’s plan but insisted that Israel would retain security control around Gaza. He warned that if Hamas rejected the proposal, Israel would “finish the job by itself.”
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