Reports that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have outright rejected President Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan have sparked debate
MM Report
ISLAMABAD/RIYADH/ISTANBUL: Claims that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have outright rejected US President Donald Trump’s newly proposed 20-point Gaza peace agenda have sparked debate, as official statements suggested a more nuanced response from the countries involved.
Reports of a unified rejection emerged, suggesting that the plan, which aimed to end the Israeli carried out a continuous two-year genocide against innocent and unarmed civilians of Palestine mostly of children and women. The plan is to end conflict through a hostage-prisoner exchange, phased Israeli withdrawal, and international aid—was dismissed by the four nations.
However, official sources indicated a more complex picture. Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, stated on 30 September that the country’s top leadership would decide on any involvement, including a potential peacekeeping role, only after reviewing the proposal. He emphasized that Pakistan sought revisions before offering support, distancing the country from full endorsement amid domestic criticism.
Similarly, a joint statement from the foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey welcomed Trump’s leadership but stressed the need for a comprehensive deal that ensured humanitarian aid, prevented displacement, and upheld the prospect of a two-state solution—conditions that signaled conditional support rather than outright rejection.
The plan, unveiled during Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister and war-criminal Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, has faced scrutiny from multiple quarters. Hamas, a key player in the conflict, is reportedly likely to reject it, with senior officials citing concerns over its terms. Trump warned that refusal could trigger escalated US backing for Israeli military operations, raising the stakes for all parties. Analysts suggested that early claims of rejection might reflect heightened sensitivities in Muslim-majority countries toward US-Israel relations, particularly following Israel’s recent strike on Qatar and the controversial Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza.
