Hamas has confirmed its full commitment to a 15 point agreement regarding the Gaza Strip, including provisions concerning the disarmament of the organization. Regional sources reported that a delegation from Hamas met with US envoy Jared Kushner alongside mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey in an atmosphere described as positive. During the discussions, Kushner praised the position taken by Hamas and urged its representatives to adhere strictly to the proposed framework.
The diplomatic development occurs as international political pressure on Israel reaches a new peak across the region.
An eight nation coalition comprising Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan issued a joint statement sharply criticizing Israel's position on US President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war in the Gaza Strip. The coalition expressed complete support for the American framework, emphasizing their readiness to contribute to its implementation while warning that Israeli refusal risks undermining intensive diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.
The joint declaration explicitly held Israel responsible for hindering peace efforts across Gaza and the broader Palestinian territories.
In response to the joint statement, Israel's ruling Likud party issued a firm statement rejecting the coalition's demands. "Arab nations want to bring down Prime Minister Netanyahu so that Eisenkot and Yair Golan will give them everything they want. That will not happen," the party stated.
The joint announcement significantly broadens the diplomatic front facing Jerusalem, expanding beyond the primary mediating states to form a unified regional bloc.
Prior to the coalition statement, Peace Council Chief Executive Nikolai Mladenov met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, requesting an immediate cessation of strikes to facilitate a 14 day ceasefire window and initiate the agreement's implementation. Israeli officials expressed skepticism regarding implementation, maintaining that IDF withdrawals will occur only after security threats are removed and Hamas is fully disarmed.
However, following international appeals to the Trump administration, Southern Command adjusted its fire policy in the Gaza Strip, reducing airstrikes except in cases involving immediate threats or exceptional circumstances approved on an individual basis.
Israeli defense leadership under IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir continues to monitor operational directives while maintaining readiness across all active sectors.
According to reporting published by N12, international mediators are working to solidify guarantees to ensure all parties adhere to the initial steps of the proposed framework.
