PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has welcomed Hamas’ conditional acceptance of a 20-point proposal put forward by United States President Donald Trump to end the ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
The Foreign Minister said Hamas had agreed to the proposal “with conditions,” including a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the establishment of an administration led by professional Palestinians rather than external actors.
“I was informed that Hamas has conditionally accepted the 20 points proposed by President Trump to stop the brutal killings of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
“They have agreed to release all hostages on the condition that Israeli forces withdraw completely from Gaza,” he said during a press conference at the Sumud Nusantara Command Centre in Sepang on Saturday (Oct 4).
“They also agreed to the suggestion that Gaza be administered by a neutral body, but insisted that it must be led by Palestinian professionals – not outsiders.
“Ultimately, it should be left to the Palestinian people to decide who governs their own state,” he added.
Mohamad described the development as a “small but significant window” towards lasting peace, noting that Trump had given Hamas a 48-hour deadline to respond.
“Alhamdulillah, we are thankful that Hamas accepted it, even conditionally.
“This means there can no longer be an excuse to continue bombing Gaza or killing Palestinians,” he said.
He added that following Hamas’ response, Trump had reportedly ordered a halt to airstrikes in Gaza – a move Mohamad hoped would mark the beginning of a sustained ceasefire and eventual Palestinian sovereignty.
“We hope this will be the turning point towards lasting peace in Gaza and a free, independent Palestine,” he said.
The minister also stressed that Malaysia’s immediate priority was to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
“With Hamas’ conditional acceptance, our main focus now must be stopping the bombings and ensuring humanitarian supplies can enter Gaza.
“I personally believe the best approach now is to channel aid by land through the Rafah and King Hussein crossings,” Mohamad said.
He noted that international pressure had already intensified, with over 40 countries joining the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) to deliver aid – some even deploying frigates, which he described as “tantamount to a declaration of war.”
“That shows how strong the support is for the Palestinian cause. But to truly help, we must be practical.
“Those who wish to assist should prepare to send aid through Rafah or King Hussein.
“Once these gates open, aid can be delivered faster and more systematically,” he said.
Mohamad urged Malaysian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to coordinate with Wisma Putra to facilitate aid through Jordan or Egypt.
“If NGOs wish to help, they should work with us so that we can liaise with our counterparts in those countries.
“Once the Rafah and King Hussein gates open, humanitarian delivery to Gaza and the West Bank can proceed more efficiently,” he said.
