On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, eight Arab and Muslim leaders convened with President Trump to seek an end to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war on Gaza that has ravaged the enclave day and night.
The meeting—described by participants as fruitful and constructive—culminated in President Trump presenting a comprehensive 20-point peace plan aimed at halting Israel’s relentless war on Gaza. Although the full details of the plan have not been officially released, several key provisions circulated through media outlets were widely welcomed across the Arab and Muslim worlds, as well as internationally.
Many viewed the proposal as a potential lifeline to stop Israel’s continuous bombardment of Gaza, which has killed dozens of Palestinians daily and displaced tens of thousands to an uncertain fate.
Following Israel’s indication of acceptance, global attention swiftly turned to Hamas’s response. Late Friday, Hamas declared its readiness to release all remaining captives and to hand over administrative control to other Palestinian authorities—though some aspects of the proposal, it said, would require further negotiation. Reaction on Hamas partial acceptance of the plan was generally seen as positive and encouraging.
The announcement sparked widespread global reaction and cautious optimism among key mediators. The possibility that Hamas might accept Trump’s 20-point plan—and that Israel’s devastating two-year campaign could finally be halted—was met with hope around the world.
Optimism grew further after several reputable media outlets reported that President Trump, in response to Hamas’s statement, demanded that Israel “immediately stop bombing Gaza” and emphasised that Hamas had expressed readiness for “lasting peace.”
Qatar, which has played a pivotal role in Gaza negotiations, welcomed Hamas’s position and reaffirmed support for the US President initiative. “We also affirm our support for the President’s call for an immediate ceasefire to enable the safe and swift release of hostages and to achieve rapid results that would end the bloodshed of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip,” said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari in a post on X.
Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan, and numerous other nations echoed similar sentiments, expressing their backing for the plan. Around the world, peace-loving nations are now united in the hope that this proposal could finally bring an end to one of the most devastating conflicts of our time.
