At an important diplomatic gathering in Istanbul, Gaza policy dominated discussion as Turkiye and Pakistan underlined the importance of fully implementing the Gaza cease-fire and associated peace mechanisms. Foreign ministers from predominantly Muslim nations met to coordinate next steps toward lasting peace in Gaza. Arab News +2 @ Dawn
Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will call for “full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, withdrawal of Israeli forces from all occupied Palestinian territory, particularly Gaza, and provision of unfettered humanitarian assistance for reconstruction purposes in Gaza.” In accordance with Arab News.
Pakistan also reiterated its longstanding support for an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders and with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital city, according to a statement issued today. This followed in line with their policy toward supporting a viable and contiguous Palestine state and al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital city based upon a statement released earlier in April by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his visit.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed the significance of ensuring the cease-fire brokered through US initiative could go beyond simply being a temporary stop to fighting, but should lead to lasting peace. Fidan specifically mentioned Israel’s ongoing violations and called upon Muslim countries to collaborate and ensure full implementation. Daily Sabah.
After the cease-fire reached on October 9 in Gaza, which ended large-scale hostilities but left critical issues unaddressed, including governance of Gaza, reconstruction projects and long-term security arrangements, this meeting is being convened in Istanbul.
Turkish sources indicate that discussions at this meeting will include obstacles to ceasefire implementation, next steps for humanitarian access and reconstruction efforts as well as possible roles of participating nations in an envisioned stabilisation force. According to Daily Sabah sources, discussions at this meeting will address issues pertaining to an effective ceasefire implementation, humanitarian access and reconstruction activities as well as any possible participation by countries in an international stabilisation force in future.
Pakistan and Turkiye were invited to Istanbul for an Arab-Islamic foreign ministers coordination meeting. Others include Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia – countries which met with U.S. President Donald Trump on his peace plan back in September. **** arab news
Analysts note the emphasis placed by Pakistan and Turkiye is an indicator of growing willingness among Muslim-majority nations to play an active role in Gaza’s post-conflict trajectory. Their demands focus on four core points.

Stop all hostilities immediately and strictly adhere to the ceasefire agreement.

Complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and full respect for Palestinian sovereignty are the top priorities.

Unimpeded humanitarian access and large-scale rebuilding efforts in Gaza.

Acceleration towards a two-state solution and establishment of an independent Palestinian state under international law.

No doubts remain: even after the cease-fire agreement was implemented, Israeli strikes resumed against Gaza and there have been delays to aid and reconstruction projects; Turkiye reported that hundreds of aid trucks and fuel deliveries remain delayed; Daily Sabah noted these concerns as well.
Pakistan has warned that failure to implement fully the terms of the peace deal could further worsen humanitarian and security conditions in Gaza.
Arab News The Istanbul conference provides a platform for aligning regional diplomatic efforts, but turning commitments into concrete results will require overcoming some major hurdles: assuring Israel of compliance, providing safe passageways for aid and defining any international stabilisation force’s mandate are just three major considerations. While Pakistan and Turkey voice similar demands, testing their ability to work as part of a Muslim world coalition pushing for the full implementation of Gaza peace accord is paramount.