FROM THE HILL: President Trump’s new Gaza peace plan Monday drew early reactions of support from leaders in the Arab and Muslim world, upping the pressure on Hamas and Israel to commit and follow through on the deal to end the two-year war.
Qatar and Egypt have transmitted Trump’s proposal to Hamas for consideration, although it’s not clear how long the U.S.-designated terror group will have to respond. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he endorsed Trump’s plan, promising to “finish” destroying Hamas if it fails to agree to the terms.
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar endorsed the plan so long as it leads toward a pathway for a Palestinian state, unifying the Gaza Strip and West Bank, and prevents Israeli annexation of any territory.
“Today is a historic day for peace — and Prime Minister @netanyahu and I have just concluded an important meeting…we discussed how to end the war in Gaza, but it’s just a part of the bigger picture, which is peace in the Middle East.” – PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/5f9PF9EC3c
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 29, 2025
Ajoint statement released by the leaders indicates that the deal is still being negotiated.
“The ministers affirm their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the parties toward finalizing the agreement and ensuring its implementation, in a manner that ensures peace, security, and stability for the peoples of the region,” the statement read.
“Today is a historic day for peace — and Prime Minister @netanyahu and I have just concluded an important meeting…we discussed how to end the war in Gaza, but it’s just a part of the bigger picture, which is peace in the Middle East.” – PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/5f9PF9EC3c
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 29, 2025
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