President Donald Trump is set to present a comprehensive proposal for peace and post-war governance in Gaza during a meeting with a group of Arab and Muslim leaders on Tuesday. The meeting, which includes senior officials and leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan, marks the most concrete effort by the Trump administration to date to end the ongoing conflict.
The proposal aims to address key issues, including the release of all hostages and an end to the current conflict. A central component of the plan is the principle of an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, followed by a transition to post-war governance that would not involve Hamas. To facilitate this transition, the U.S. is seeking agreement from Arab and Muslim nations to deploy military forces as a peacekeeping contingent and to provide financial support for the rebuilding of the enclave.
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has already indicated his country’s readiness to contribute soldiers to a potential peacekeeping force in Gaza.
The meeting comes at a critical time, as negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release remain at an impasse. The situation on the ground is increasingly tense, with Israel pushing forward with an occupation of Gaza City. Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts for a two-state solution have gained momentum at the UN, with France and other European nations officially recognizing a Palestinian state.
A U.S. official stated that the meeting is “fairly significant” and aims to secure regional buy-in for what the administration believes is the “only viable path forward.” An Arab official added that the leaders’ understanding is that President Trump wants to gather their feedback and support to advance the U.S. plan.
The U.S. and Arab officials have emphasized that this is an American plan, not merely an extension of an Israeli one. However, an Israeli official noted that while Prime Minister Netanyahu is aware of the plan’s outlines, some parts—particularly those concerning the future involvement of the Palestinian Authority—may be difficult for the Israeli government to accept, referring to them as “bitter pills” to be swallowed.
It remains to be seen whether President Trump will discuss these proposals in his address to the UN General Assembly. Following this meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Trump at the White House next Monday, where the situation in Gaza will be a primary topic of discussion.
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