Fri Oct 03 12:30:53 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Pakistan FM Alleges Changes to US Gaza Peace Plan, Casting Doubt on International Consensus**

**ISLAMABAD** – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has publicly disputed the United States’ recently unveiled 20-point plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza, claiming the final version differs significantly from the original draft proposed by a coalition of Arab and Muslim nations.

Dar’s remarks, reported by Dawn news, cast a shadow over the perceived international consensus behind the plan, which was presented with much fanfare by President Trump alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“I made it clear that the 20 points that President (Donald) Trump made public are not ours. Changes were made to our draft. I have the record,” Dar told politicians on Friday.

The plan, as presented by the White House, calls for a ceasefire, the release of all captives, Hamas disarmament, and a new political structure for post-war Gaza excluding Hamas. Trump issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Hamas to accept the proposal, later extending it to three to four days.

However, reports suggest the plan underwent substantial revisions during a six-hour meeting between Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and Netanyahu, allegedly incorporating Israeli concerns, particularly regarding security. The revised version reportedly links Israel’s withdrawal to Hamas’s disarmament and allows for a continued Israeli presence in a buffer zone until all terror threats are eliminated.

While a group of Arab and Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, issued a joint statement welcoming the announcement, Qatar has indicated the need for further discussions and clarification on the plan’s details. Egypt has echoed this sentiment, highlighting critical gaps in governance and security arrangements.

Hamas, for its part, is currently reviewing the proposal, with a member stating that they are not operating under a strict timeline.

Analysts point to potential sticking points, primarily Hamas’s willingness to disarm. The plan also vaguely alludes to Palestinian statehood aspirations, a detail that contrasts with earlier controversial suggestions of relocating Gaza’s population.

While the plan explicitly rules out the occupation of Gaza and the annexation of the West Bank, Trump has assured Netanyahu of “full backing” should Hamas reject the proposal, raising concerns about potential future escalation.

Dar’s claims underscore the complex and potentially fragile nature of the US-led peace initiative and highlight the need for further negotiation and consensus-building to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict.

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