Foreign ministers from eight nations backed a Gaza peace proposal announced by President Donald Trump during talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar and Egypt issued a joint statement praising Trump's efforts and expressing confidence in his ability to broker regional peace.
The 20-point White House document outlines a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas disarmament and reconstruction with international assistance. Humanitarian aid would flow through neutral bodies such as the United Nations and Red Crescent, while a transitional authority would manage security until the Palestinian Authority completes reforms.
Netanyahu endorsed the plan despite apparent conflicts with his government's previous positions on Palestinian Authority governance in Gaza. Hamas must agree to voluntary disarmament, with Trump warning he could expand Israeli military operations if the group refuses.
The ministers also welcomed Trump's commitment to prevent West Bank annexation and emphasized that Gaza reconstruction and a two-state solution remain vital for regional stability.
The 20-point White House document outlines a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas disarmament and reconstruction with international assistance. Humanitarian aid would flow through neutral bodies such as the United Nations and Red Crescent, while a transitional authority would manage security until the Palestinian Authority completes reforms.
Netanyahu endorsed the plan despite apparent conflicts with his government's previous positions on Palestinian Authority governance in Gaza. Hamas must agree to voluntary disarmament, with Trump warning he could expand Israeli military operations if the group refuses.
The ministers also welcomed Trump's commitment to prevent West Bank annexation and emphasized that Gaza reconstruction and a two-state solution remain vital for regional stability.
