Eight Muslim Arab countries, including Pakistan, have welcomed US President Donald Trump’s call for a ceasefire with Israel.
In a joint statement on the Gaza peace plan, the eight countries expressed approval of Hamas’s positive response to the US peace initiative. The demand for a ceasefire with Israel was described as commendable.
The statement was issued by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. It welcomed Hamas’s readiness to release prisoners and urged immediate negotiations to implement the peace plan. The Arab Muslim countries pledged to play their role in the plan’s execution.
US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to halt bombing in the Gaza Strip. This development follows Hamas’s willingness to accept some elements of the peace plan.
Hamas declared its readiness to release hostages and transfer power to other Palestinian factions, though it emphasised the need for consultations on other points. Senior Hamas leaders indicated that significant differences remain and require further negotiation.
Meanwhile, talks are taking place today in Egypt to address peace in Gaza and prisoner exchanges. According to British media, delegations from Hamas, Israel, Qatar, the United States, Egypt and Turkiye are attending the talks.
The discussions are expected to focus on the implementation methods of the first phase of Donald Trump’s plan. They will also review evacuation maps and prisoner lists. The three-day deadline for prisoner release may be extended.
