Pakistan, seven other Muslim countries urge full Israeli pullout

Eight Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have called for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the reconstruction of the war-torn territory as part of US President Donald Trump’s proposed peace initiative, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

In a joint statement released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the foreign ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt said they welcomed “the steps taken by Hamas regarding US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war on Gaza, release all hostages, alive or deceased, and the immediate launch of negotiations on implementation mechanisms.”

“The Foreign Ministers reiterated their joint commitment to support efforts toward the implementation of the proposal,” the statement said, pledging to work for “the immediate end of the war on Gaza” and to ensure “unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid.”

The ministers praised Hamas’s announcement of its readiness to hand over Gaza’s administration to a transitional Palestinian technocratic committee, and welcomed Trump’s call on Israel “to immediately stop the bombing and to begin implementation of the exchange agreement.” 

They also expressed appreciation for what they described as his “commitment to establishing peace in the region.”

The statement emphasized that the ministers viewed these developments as “a real opportunity to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire, and to address the critical humanitarian conditions facing people in Gaza.” 

It added that any agreement must prevent the displacement of Palestinians, guarantee civilian protection, ensure the release of hostages and allow the Palestinian Authority’s return to Gaza under a unified administration of Gaza and the West Bank.

The ministers further emphasized the need for the immediate implementation of the peace plan, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and an end to the ongoing conflict.

Reaffirming their long-standing stance, the eight Muslim nations reiterated their commitment to a two-state solution as the only path toward sustainable peace in the Middle East.