Eight Muslim-majority nations warn Gaza operations threaten Trump peace plan

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Foreign ministers from the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have warned that Israel’s continuing military operations in Gaza could undermine efforts to implement US President Donald Trump’s proposed peace framework. Their joint statement called for civilian protection and uninterrupted humanitarian aid, while accusing Israel of violating international law. The ministers said attacks affecting civilian infrastructure, healthcare facilities and aid operations were worsening regional instability.

The main dispute concerns sequencing. The framework reportedly links Hamas disarmament with a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not fully withdraw until Hamas surrenders its weapons. The eight countries urged a political settlement based on a two-state framework and rejected actions that could permanently alter Palestinian territories.

The Indian Opinion

The easy narratives are that the eight countries speak with one voice, or that Israel’s security concerns alone determine the outcome. Neither fits the source. The group includes states with different ties to Israel, while the core dispute is practical: who acts first, Hamas on weapons or Israel on withdrawal? Civilian protection and aid access cannot wait for that argument. The clearest test is whether the next proposal sets a verifiable sequence for disarmament, withdrawal and a ceasefire.

Source: english.mathrubhumi.com

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