Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday signalled that Pakistan is unlikely to endorse the 20-point Gaza peace plan unveiled by US President Donald Trump, clarifying that the White House version does not reflect the consensus reached by Muslim nations.
At a press conference in Islamabad, Dar emphasised that Pakistan stands by the joint statement issued with seven Muslim countries. He reiterated that the priority remains achieving a ceasefire, stopping forced displacement, ensuring humanitarian aid flows, and preventing annexation of Palestinian land. “This is not our draft … our position is aligned with the joint statement from eight countries,” Dar noted.
Dar also disclosed that Indonesia has pledged 20,000 troops for a potential international peacekeeping mission in Gaza under UN oversight, while Pakistan’s role is still under consideration.
The foreign minister explained that Pakistan, along with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Turkiye, the UAE, and Indonesia, had engaged Trump at the UN General Assembly. However, he pointed out that revisions inserted later, reportedly at Israel’s request, do not align with Pakistan’s stance.
According to Axios, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured key changes tying any Gaza withdrawal to Hamas disarmament and granting Israel veto powers. These edits have frustrated several Arab capitals, though the White House still proceeded with publication.
Trump has warned Hamas to respond within “three to four days,” cautioning of “a very sad end” otherwise. While Qatar and Egypt shared the proposal with Hamas, early indications suggest the group views it as heavily tilted toward Israel. A senior Hamas leader told the BBC that the plan imposes “impossible conditions.”
Dar reaffirmed that Pakistan supports a two-state solution and sees the joint Muslim bloc statement as the legitimate basis for progress.
Related stories:
