Arab, Muslim foreign ministers welcome Hamas’ ceasefire steps

• Foreign ministers of Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt welcomed Hamas’ steps toward negotiating a ceasefire and releasing captives in Gaza.
• The ministers emphasized immediate negotiations, humanitarian aid delivery, Palestinian Authority return to Gaza, and a path toward a two-state solution.

The foreign ministers of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Arab Republic of Egypt today welcomed the steps taken by Hamas regarding the proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump to end the offensive in Gaza, secure the release of all captives, alive or deceased, and immediately begin negotiations to agree on implementation mechanisms.

The ministers also welcomed President Trump’s call on ‘Israel’ to immediately halt airstrikes and begin implementing the exchange agreement. They expressed appreciation for his commitment to establishing peace in the region and affirmed that these developments represent a real opportunity for a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire and to address the critical humanitarian situation facing Gaza’s population.

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The ministers further welcomed Hamas’ announcement of its readiness to hand over the administration of Gaza to a Palestinian transitional administrative committee composed of independent technocrats. 

They emphasized the urgent need to begin negotiations to agree on implementation mechanisms and address all aspects of the proposal.

The foreign ministers reaffirmed their joint commitment to supporting efforts to implement the proposal, immediately end the offensive in Gaza, and reach a comprehensive agreement that ensures:

• The delivery of all humanitarian aid to Gaza without restrictions.
• No displacement of the Palestinian people.
• No actions threatening the safety and security of civilians.
• The release of captives.
• The return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza.
• The unification of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
• A security mechanism ensuring the safety of all parties, leading to a full ‘Israeli’ withdrawal and the reconstruction of Gaza.

They stressed that these steps pave the way for achieving a just peace based on a two-state solution.