Jeddah: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi welcomed the agreement reached regarding the Gaza Strip, which aims to implement the first step of the initiative proposed by US President Donald Trump to secure a ceasefire and begin a path toward comprehensive and permanent calm.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Albudaiwi praised the significant efforts made by Trump and the constructive support provided by Qatar, Egypt, and Trkiye to achieve this agreement through a diligent diplomatic path and continuous coordination.

Albudaiwi stressed that this step represents a new hope for alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza and paving the way to address the tragic conditions experienced by civilians, particularly concerning the provision of medical and food aid and ensuring the safe and sustainable flow of humanitarian support.

Albudaiwi underscored the necessity for this stage to be the beginning of a clear political path that leads to the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, the restoration of security and stability, and the resumption of international efforts aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive solution based on the two-state solution.

“This path must also enable the Palestinian people to realize their legitimate rights to establish their independent state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and United Nations resolutions,” Albudaiwi concluded.