Pakistan FM says Trump’s plan to end Israel’s Gaza war was altered
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar asserted that the US 20-point Gaza plan differs from the initial draft agreed upon by Arab and Muslim nations.
- The US plan, announced by President Trump and PM Netanyahu, includes a ceasefire, captive release, Hamas disarmament, and post-war governance excluding Hamas.
- Reports indicate the final US proposal contained 'significant changes' requested by Israel after the initial draft was agreed upon with Arab leaders.
- While some Arab nations welcomed the plan's main objectives, countries like Qatar and Egypt stressed the need for further negotiations on implementation details.
- Key sticking points remain, including Hamas's stance on disarmament and the vague path toward Palestinian statehood outlined in the proposal.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar publicly stated that the 20-point plan presented by the US to end the war in Gaza is not identical to the draft initially proposed by a coalition of Arab and Muslim countries, asserting that changes were made to their version. This clarification follows the White House's fanfare announcement of the plan, which mandates a ceasefire, the release of all captives, the disarmament of Hamas, and the establishment of a new political framework for Gaza that excludes the Palestinian group. Although the published document was framed as a joint US-Israel-Arab effort, reports suggest significant changes were requested by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during meetings involving Jared Kushner. Several Arab and Muslim nations, including Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, welcomed the announcement, though Qatar and Egypt emphasized that significant discussions are still required to clarify implementation details concerning governance and security arrangements. Experts note sticking points, such as Hamas's expected refusal to disarm and the plan's vague language regarding a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
