Eight Muslim-majority nations have voiced strong support for Hamas’s decision to hand over control of Gaza, describing it as a crucial opportunity to end the devastating conflict and restore stability to the region.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt welcomed the steps taken by Hamas regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war on Gaza.
They also expressed support for the release of all hostages, both alive and deceased, and for the immediate launch of negotiations on implementation mechanisms.
The statement also noted the ministers’ approval of President Trump’s appeal to Israel to stop its attacks and proceed with the exchange agreement, acknowledging what they called his efforts to promote peace in the region.
“The Foreign Ministers also welcomed the announcement by Hamas of its readiness to hand over the administration of Gaza to a transitional Palestinian Administrative Committee of independent technocrats,” the statement said.
They emphasized the need for the immediate launch of negotiations to agree on mechanisms to implement the proposal and address all of its aspects.”
The ministers further underlined their shared determination to back diplomatic efforts that will help implement the proposal and bring an end to the conflict.
It said, “The Foreign Ministers reiterated their joint commitment to support efforts towards the implementation of the proposal, to work for the immediate end of the war on Gaza, and achieve a comprehensive agreement that ensures unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, no displacement of the Palestinian people, and that no measures are taken that threaten the security and safety of civilians, the release of hostages, the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, unifying Gaza and the West Bank, and reaching a security mechanism that guarantees the security of all sides, in a manner that leads to the full Israeli withdrawal, and to the rebuilding of Gaza, and that creates a path for a just peace on the basis of the two-state solution.”
The ministers said the latest developments could open a genuine path to a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire while addressing the worsening humanitarian conditions facing the people of Gaza.
They reaffirmed their joint resolve to work collectively for peace, stability, and a two-state solution that guarantees security for all sides and ensures the rebuilding of Gaza after years of conflict.
