Shehbaz backs Trump Gaza peace plan
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed full support to the Gaza peace plan that US President Donald Trump has presented and said a peaceful resolution of the Palestine issue was “essential in bringing political stability and economic growth to the region”.
On Sunday, Jordan’s King Abdullah said on Sunday that many details of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza were “in line with what has been agreed upon”, the Jordanian state news agency reported.
Read more: Trump Gaza plan details ‘in line’ with what has been agreed: Jordan
And on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Israel and Hamas are “very close” to reaching agreement on a framework deal to end the war in Gaza and ensure lasting peace in the Middle East.
FIRM BELEIF IN TRUMP
“I welcome President Trump’s 20-point plan to ensure an end to the war in Gaza,” said the prime minister in post shared on X.
He went on to say, “I am also convinced that durable peace between the Palestinian people and Israel would be essential in bringing political stability and economic growth to the region.”
At the same time, Shehbaz expressed his “firm belief” in Trump.
“It is also my firm belief that President Trump is fully prepared to assist in whatever way necessary to make this extremely important and urgent understanding to become a reality.”
Lauding Trump for his leadership and the vital role played by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in bringing an end to this war, the prime minister also stressed the need for implementing the two-state solution.
“I also strongly believe that the implementation of the two state proposal is essential to ensure lasting peace in the region.”
‘BOTH SIDES HAVE TO GIVE UP A LITTLE BIT’
Leavitt, speaking on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” programme, said Trump would discuss a 21-point peace plan with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House later on Monday.
She added that Trump will also speak to leaders in Qatar, who have served as intermediaries with Hamas, on Monday.
“To reach a reasonable deal for both sides, both sides have to give up a little bit and might leave the table a little bit unhappy, but that is ultimately how we are going to end this conflict,” she said.
THE MEETING AT UNITED NATIONS
Last week, the Arab League and OIC member states called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as a reconstruction and stabilisation plan as they met Trump.
Read more: Muslim leaders for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction, stabilisation
A joint statement issued by the Arab League and OIC leaders a day later on Wednesday read, “They highlighted the unbearable situation in the Gaza Strip, including the humanitarian catastrophe and high human toll, as well as its serious consequences for the region and impact on the Muslim world as a whole.”
Leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan participated in Tuesday’s meeting, co-hosted by the US and Qatar.
Shehbaz represented Pakistan at the meeting.
