Pakistan, along with several Muslim-majority countries, has welcomed Hamas’s response to a peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing bloodshed in Gaza.
In a joint communique issued on Sunday, the foreign ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt described Hamas’s announcement to halt hostilities, release hostages, and begin negotiations on implementation mechanisms as an important development toward peace.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the eight countries endorsed Hamas’s positive response to the US proposal presented by President Donald Trump. The initiative seeks to end the conflict in Gaza, ensure the release of hostages, and establish a framework for long-term stability.
The ministers welcomed Trump’s appeal to Israel to cease bombardments and start implementing arrangements for prisoner exchanges. They also commended his efforts to push forward a peace process in the region.
Highlighting the urgency of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the statement noted that the development offers a real opportunity to establish a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire.
It also acknowledged Hamas’s reported willingness to hand over Gaza’s administration to an interim Palestinian committee, describing it as a constructive step toward reconciliation and governance.
The communique emphasized that immediate negotiations should begin to outline the procedures for implementing the proposal and resolving outstanding issues.
The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated efforts to end the fighting, guarantee unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, prevent forced displacement, protect civilians, and secure the release of Israeli hostages. They further stressed the need to facilitate the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza.
Concluding their statement, the ministers said the ultimate objective is a comprehensive agreement that ensures Israel’s withdrawal, supports Gaza’s reconstruction, and lays the groundwork for a durable peace based on a two-state solution.
