Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Araba and seven other major Arab and Islamic nations welcomed on Sunday the response of Hamas to the peace proposals of United States President Donald Trump.

In a joint statement, foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt welcomed the steps taken by Hamas regarding US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war on Gaza, release all hostages and the immediate launch of negotiations on implementing mechanisms.

The foreign ministers also welcomed President Trump’s call on Israel to immediately stop the bombing and to begin implementation of the exchange agreement. They expressed appreciation for his commitment to establishing peace in the region. The ministers affirmed that such developments represent a real opportunity to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire, and to address the critical humanitarian conditions facing people in the Gaza Strip.

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. 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 foreign ministers reiterated their joint commitment to supporting the immediate implementation of the proposal and achieving a comprehensive agreement that secures the following: an immediate end to the war in Gaza; unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid; no displacement of the Palestinian people; security and safety for all civilians; the release of all hostages alive or deceased,; the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza; the unification of Gaza and the West Bank; and a security mechanism that leads to a full Israeli withdrawal and the rebuilding of Gaza, ultimately creating a path for a just peace based on the two-state solution.