AMMAN — The foreign ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt have 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.

 

In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the top diplomats also welcomed Trump’s call on Israel to “immediately stop the bombing [of Gaza] and to begin implementation of the exchange agreement and they expressed appreciation for his commitment to establishing peace in the region.”

 

“Such developments represent a real opportunity to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire, and to address the critical humanitarian conditions facing people in Gaza Strip,” the statement said.

 

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 also emphasised the need for the immediate launch of negotiations to agree on mechanisms to implement the proposal, and address all of its aspects.

 

The eight countries reaffirmed their joint commitment to supporting the implementation of the proposal and to working towards an immediate end to the war in Gaza. They emphasised the need for a comprehensive agreement that guarantees the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid and prevents the displacement of the Palestinian people.

 

They also called for measures to ensure the safety and security of all civilians, the release of hostages, and the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza.

 

The foreign ministers stressed the importance of unifying Gaza and the West Bank, establishing a security mechanism that ensures the safety of all parties, and achieving a full Israeli withdrawal.

 

The ultimate goal, they affirmed, is to rebuild Gaza and create a clear path toward a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution.