8 Muslim nations demand Israeli commitments on Gaza
“Foreign ministers of Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called on Israel to fulfil its commitments. The joint statement was i…”
The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Qatar., the ministers stressed the need to ensure immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian aid to Gaza.
They called for preserving the ceasefire and ending all violations, while demanding the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and deployment of an international stabilisation force. The eight countries also agreed on the commencement of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza’s responsibilities across the territory.
The statement rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians and any territorial or demographic changes. It also condemned settlement expansion, the seizure of Palestinian land, demolition of homes and settler violence.
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The foreign ministers expressed concern over attempts to alter the historical and legal status of holy sites in Jerusalem and welcomed measures by the United Kingdom and European countries to halt trade with illegal settlements. The ministers stressed that Gaza is part of the Palestinian territory and must remain unified with the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
They described a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian state, as essential to resolving the conflict. The eight countries also welcomed US President Donald Trump’s leadership and called for an active US role in resolving the conflict.
They reaffirmed their commitment to continue working with the United States, the Board of Peace and the Palestinian Authority.
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