Pakistan Welcomes Hamas’ Offer to Hand Over Gaza Administration to Technocrats

Islamabad: Pakistan has welcomed Hamas’ offer to hand over the administration of Gaza to an interim Palestinian technocratic committee. This development was highlighted in a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, which praised Hamas’ positive response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza conflict.

The Foreign Office spokesperson stated that the joint statement also appreciated the decision to initiate negotiations on the release of hostages held by Hamas and the procedures for implementing the agreement. The statement welcomed President Trump’s call for an immediate halt to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

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The spokesperson added that the foreign ministers of the concerned countries acknowledged President Trump’s efforts to establish peace in the region. According to the joint statement, these developments offer a genuine opportunity for a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire.

Details of Trump’s proposed 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan were revealed, with emphasis placed on ending the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for aid delivery. The foreign ministers welcomed Hamas’ proposal to hand over Gaza’s administration to a committee of expert technocrats.

The statement called for immediate negotiations to determine the implementation process of the ceasefire, stressing the necessity of ending the war promptly, delivering humanitarian aid, and ensuring that the Palestinian population is not displaced.

The statement urged all parties to avoid actions that could jeopardize the safety of Palestinian civilians. All countries reaffirmed their support for the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza and for unity between Gaza and the West Bank.

Furthermore, the foreign ministers emphasized the need for security mechanisms to protect all parties, the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the reconstruction of Gaza.

The Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed that the ministers also voiced support for establishing a just and lasting peace based on a two-state solution.