Hamas has cornered Netanyahu politically, leaving him with little room to reject the deal.

Netanyahu had expected to release a joint statement with the United States.

Tel Aviv, however, dragged the war on Gaza into its second year, leaving more than 60,000 civilians dead while remaining immune to international law.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had condemned the genocide in Gaza by explicitly naming and criticising Israel.

The Foreign Ministry also issued an official statement denouncing the Israeli assault, condemning Israel as an occupying power.

It remains unclear whether the vessel has been intercepted by Israel.

He also urged international lawyers to advocate for the flotilla sailors kidnapped by Israel.

At least 15 vessels have been intercepted so far, with climate activist Greta Thunberg also reportedly among those kidnapped by Israeli forces.

Ishaq Dar described Trump’s plan as “an announcement from their side.”

Dar explained that Muslim countries had put forward the demand for a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops.

Meloni argued that the peace plan could be “destroyed” if the Sumud flotilla continued toward Gaza.

A Pakistani activist on the flotilla reported that the ships had entered a high-risk zone where they could face interception by the Israeli military.

Netanyahu said that Israeli forces will remain deployed in most parts of Gaza.

The strike was part of Israel’s wider offensive in the Middle East.

Since Israel’s ground and air offensive began on October 7, 2023, more than 65,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed.