In a surprising turn, eight Arab & Muslim countries have thrown their weight behind Hamas's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan. They see this as a potential game-changer for peace and humanitarian relief. 🕊️
- They welcomed Hamas's readiness to accept Trump's proposal to end the war, free all hostages, alive or deceased, and kick off negotiations on implementation.
- They praised Hamas's plan to hand over Gaza's administration to a transitional Palestinian administrative committee of technocrats.
- They urged Israel to immediately stop bombing and start the prisoner-hostage exchange, as called for by Trump.
According to the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, these steps could open the door to a sustainable ceasefire and critical humanitarian aid. 🌍❤️
The ministers outlined their vision for a "comprehensive agreement" ensuring:
- Unrestricted humanitarian aid
- No displacement of Palestinians
- Protection of civilians
- Return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza
- Reunification of Gaza and the West Bank
- Full Israeli withdrawal and Gaza's reconstruction
- A just peace based on the two-state solution
Following Egypt's move to host Israeli and Hamas delegations to discuss field arrangements and details of the hostage swap, many hope these talks will bring a real chance for peace amid a dire humanitarian crisis, with Gaza's health authorities reporting over 67,000 Palestinians killed and nearly 170,000 injured since October 7, 2023. 🤝💔
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8 Arab, Muslim countries welcome Hamas' response to Trump's Gaza plan
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