Gaza peace plan

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Israel's expansionist policies, which he claims have no intention for peace, could lead to a global crisis if not curbed by regional and international measures. He made these remarks after meetings with Arab countries in Amman to discuss the Gaza peace plan and regional tensions.

Palestinians in Gaza criticized Donald Trump's promotion of a peace plan aimed at disarming Hamas and ending the war, citing a recent deadly attack by Israel that killed 18 people. Trump declared the plan a 'major milestone' following an agreement from October.

Gazans criticize US President Donald Trump’s promotion of a Gaza peace plan as out of touch with their deteriorating reality, following a deadly Israeli strike that killed 18 people. The plan, which aims to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces, faces immediate disputes: Israel demands Hamas disarms first, while Hamas requires Israel to halt attacks. Gaza residents report intensified Israeli strikes, displacement, and ruined infrastructure, with nearly 2 million people confined to a small coastal area.

The new Gaza peace plan includes the International Stabilization Force as an enforcement arm, which aims to deploy 5,000 troops but has only received pledges for around 200 so far.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated Pakistan welcomes developments under the Board of Peace for implementing Gaza Peace Plan disarmament. US President Donald Trump announced a phased disarmament agreement for Hamas and armed groups in Gaza, while Pakistan commended mediating countries including the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye.

The UK, Australia, and Canada have launched a $4 million peace fund to address the Israel-Palestine conflict. The initiative aims to provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers, and support a Gaza peace plan.

The UN Security Council's 2025 annual report reaffirmed the unresolved status of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the Palestinian question, noting ongoing engagement through multiple communications and closed consultations. Pakistan, which led the report's drafting, emphasized the need for resolution in accordance with UN resolutions and international law, highlighting the adoption of Resolution 2803 endorsing a Gaza peace plan.

More than six months after a U.S.-negotiated ceasefire, the Gaza peace plan has stalled with Israel maintaining control of over half of Gaza's territory and Hamas refusing to disarm. The lack of progress indicates significant obstacles to achieving a lasting peace agreement in the region.