This marks the first time major Islamic powers (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt) have officially aligned against Hamas while simultaneously supporting Palestinian statehood. This unprecedented diplomatic configuration creates a new power dynamic in the region, with traditional adversaries of Israel now formally supporting Hamas's removal while maintaining support for Palestinian sovereignty - a nuanced position never before seen in Middle East politics.
Arab Powers Unite: Historic Call for Hamas Disarmament in Gaza
📰 What Happened
In a landmark UN conference on July 29, 2025, 17 countries plus the EU and Arab League endorsed a declaration demanding Hamas disarm and relinquish control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. Notable signatories include Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called it 'historic and unprecedented,' marking the first time Arab nations collectively condemned Hamas and the October 7, 2023 attacks while expressing openness to normalizing relations with Israel. The seven-page document also proposed deploying foreign forces to stabilize Gaza.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The geographic realignment centered on Gaza holds profound prophetic significance. Gaza, historically part of the Philistine pentapolis, now sees Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt - nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38's alignment - taking unprecedented diplomatic positions. The proposed international peacekeeping force echoes Daniel 9:27's concept of external powers establishing arrangements in the region. The conference's location in France, working with Saudi Arabia to broker Middle East peace, points to the growing role of external powers in Jerusalem's destiny (Zechariah 12:2-3), creating new pathways for the international community to control the region.