Eight Muslim-majority countries have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. Foreign ministers of Turkey, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt issued a joint statement expressing support for the initiative.
Announced on Monday, September 28, the plan outlines a framework for ending hostilities between Israel and Hamas and establishing a post-war governing structure in Gaza. Key provisions include the deployment of an “International Stabilization Force” and the creation of an interim governing council chaired by Trump himself, with the participation of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The proposal does not call for the displacement of Gaza’s residents. Instead, it promises an immediate ceasefire if accepted by both parties, the release of all remaining hostages within 72 hours, and the complete disarmament of Hamas militants. While Hamas members would be excluded from future governance, those who accept “peaceful coexistence” would be granted amnesty.
Following an Israeli military withdrawal, Gaza’s borders would reopen for humanitarian aid and foreign investment. The plan also envisions a special economic development program for Gaza, leveraging the expertise of planners behind modern Middle Eastern cities to attract international investment and create jobs.
Hamas has not yet announced its stance on the plan. Speaking at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump warned that if Hamas rejects the proposal, Israel will have America’s “full support” in taking further action. “I think we’re very close to an agreement,” he said. “It’s not done yet — we need Hamas’s approval.”
Netanyahu added a stern warning: “If Hamas rejects the plan — or pretends to accept it and then undermines it — Israel will finish the job, one way or another.”
Trump urged Palestinians to “take their destiny into their own hands” by accepting his peace propose