Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan; A Path Toward Lasting Stability with Pakistan at the Helm.

Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan; A Path Toward Lasting Stability with Pakistan at the Helm.

The recent acceptance of President Donald Trump’s peace plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked cautious optimism in global political circles. While the plan has yet to secure the approval of Hamas and other stakeholders, its endorsement by Israel signals a rare opening in the decades-long conflict. If this initiative succeeds, Trump will not only cement his name in history but could also become a deserving candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Why Trump’s Plan Matters

For decades, attempts at peace between Israel and Palestine have collapsed under the weight of mistrust, competing interests, and broken promises. Trump’s plan, however, has managed to gain traction at the highest levels of Israeli leadership. By placing clear steps toward ceasefire, reconstruction, and security guarantees, it offers a tangible framework rather than abstract promises. Should the plan evolve into a binding agreement, it could set a precedent for resolving other intractable global conflicts.

The Need for a Neutral Peace Force

Yet, for any peace agreement to hold, implementation is key. The Muslim world has long been skeptical of Western-led peacekeeping efforts, often perceiving them as biased or self-serving. To achieve genuine trust and stability, a peace enforcement mechanism must be rooted in Muslim solidarity. An international Peace Force composed of Muslim-majority countries can act as a credible guarantor of Palestinian rights, while also ensuring Israel’s security concerns are addressed.

Such a force would not be a tool of aggression, but rather a shield for civilians, a guarantor of ceasefire, and a partner in rebuilding Gaza. Its very composition would reassure Palestinians and the wider Muslim world that their voices and dignity are being respected.

Pakistan’s Role: Leading the Peace Effort

For this vision to succeed, leadership is essential. Among Muslim-majority nations, Pakistan stands uniquely qualified to lead such a force:

• Pakistan has decades of experience in UN peacekeeping missions worldwide.

• It is a nuclear power with a professional, disciplined army respected internationally.

• Pakistan enjoys credibility across much of the Muslim world, and crucially, it has no colonial baggage in the Middle East.

If entrusted with the leadership of a Muslim Peace Force, Pakistan could serve as the bridge between Muslim states, Palestine, and the international community. This role would not only elevate Pakistan’s global standing but also help unify the Muslim world under a constructive, peace-oriented mission.

A Historic Opportunity

The world must recognize that true and lasting peace cannot be imposed—it must be built on legitimacy, trust, and inclusivity. A Trump-led diplomatic breakthrough, supported by a Pakistan-led peace force, would represent not just a political settlement but a moral victory. It would heal wounds, rebuild shattered lives, and restore faith in international cooperation.

If successful, Trump’s plan would not only bring justice closer to the Palestinian people but also reframe America’s role in the Muslim world. And for Trump himself, this would undoubtedly merit recognition as one of the greatest peacemakers of the 21st century.

Syed Ali Raza Naqvi Bukhari

Unity of Peace, Economic Reform, and Global Unity

Founder & Chairman of Tehreek Istehkam Pakistan, and the author of “Law of God” and “Social Democratic System.” Advocates for truth, social justice, and reform in all sectors of society.