On September 30, US President Donald Trump revealed that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir expressed their unwavering support for his comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. During a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump emphasized the crucial role of these leaders in ongoing negotiations.
“This afternoon after extensive consultation with our friends and partners throughout the region, I’m formally releasing our principles for peace, which people have really liked,” Trump stated, underlining the collaborative nature of the proposal. He thanked various Arab and Muslim nations for their contributions, highlighting a collective effort to achieve peace.
In a show of unity, Trump acknowledged the support of multiple world leaders who participated in discussions about Gaza. Among the notable figures he mentioned were leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan. He emphasized the importance of their involvement, saying, “These are the people that we’ve been dealing with, that have been actually very much involved in this negotiation.”
Trump reiterated the involvement of Pakistan’s leadership, stating, “The prime minister and the field marshal of Pakistan, they were with us right from the beginning, incredible.” His remarks came after both Sharif and Munir issued a statement reaffirming their complete support for the proposed peace framework.
Trump’s peace plan aims to create a deradicalized, terror-free Gaza that poses no threat to neighboring countries. It stipulates immediate measures to halt hostilities, including a suspension of military operations while a withdrawal agreement unfolds. The proposal outlines a humane process for the release of hostages and the return of remains, aimed at fostering goodwill between the involved parties.
If both sides endorse the plan, Trump promised an immediate end to the conflict. He asserted that Israeli forces would withdraw to an agreed border while halting any military activities until conditions are met for a complete withdrawal. His plan demands that all hostages—both living and deceased—must be returned within 72 hours once Israel accepts the agreement.
Furthermore, the plan specifies that for every Israeli hostage released, Israel would return the remains of 15 Gazans, a measure intended to build trust and facilitate dialogue between the parties.
The announcement received a warm reception from foreign ministers of several countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt. They collectively praised Trump for his leadership and expressed their commitment to collaborating with the US to bring an end to the Gaza conflict.
In their joint statement, the ministers invited constructive engagement with the United States and other stakeholders to finalize the agreement and ensure its effective implementation. They stressed the need to facilitate unrestricted humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, secure the release of hostages, and reinforce a security framework to safeguard all parties involved.
Additionally, they reaffirmed the necessity of a comprehensive resolution that secures the rights of the Palestinian people, aiming to establish a sustainable two-state solution.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, present in New York for the UN General Assembly, had pivotal meetings with President Trump, including a previous joint engagement with the Pakistani military leadership. These high-level discussions signify Pakistan’s active role in international efforts to ensure peace in Gaza.
Earlier in the summer, Trump hosted Field Marshal Munir for a lunch at the White House, further cementing diplomatic ties between the two nations. Sharif and Munir have reportedly engaged in multiple dialogues with Trump, assessing strategies for stabilization in the region.