U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that more than two dozen nations—including key Arab and Muslim-majority states—have formally joined a historic international commitment to ensure that Gaza remains demilitarized and free from Hamas control.

Speaking from Washington, Rubio underscored the significance of the agreement, which he described as a landmark moment for regional cooperation and a decisive step toward lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. “Over two dozen countries signed onto this,” Rubio said. “Including regional powers, regional countries, Arab countries, and majority Muslim countries signed on to the commitment that there would be a demilitarized Gaza and there would not be a Hamas with the capability to threaten Israel.”

The announcement signals growing regional alignment with the Trump administration’s Middle East strategy—one rooted in deterrence, coalition-building, and the uncompromising defense of Israel’s right to exist and defend itself. Under President Trump, Washington has pushed for a broader realignment in the region, encouraging Arab and Muslim nations to work alongside Israel in countering terrorism, Iranian influence, and extremist organizations.

The new framework, officials say, envisions strict international oversight to prevent Hamas from rearming or rebuilding its tunnel networks and weapons depots. Participating nations will cooperate on border monitoring, humanitarian coordination, and post-conflict reconstruction—ensuring that future aid to Gaza serves civilian recovery, not terror infrastructure.

Analysts view the multilateral backing from Arab states as a turning point in regional diplomacy, reflecting the shifting priorities of Middle Eastern nations more concerned with stability and economic growth than appeasing militant factions. Rubio’s leadership at the State Department continues to emphasize pragmatic alliances built on shared security interests rather than ideology.

For Israel, the agreement represents both moral and strategic vindication. After years of enduring Hamas rocket fire and cross-border attacks, the international community’s unified stance affirms what Jerusalem has long argued: peace is only possible when terror groups are disarmed and dismantled.

As Secretary Rubio concluded, “This is not just an American vision—it’s a shared global commitment to ensure that Gaza never again becomes a launching pad for terror.”