Joint Arab-Islamic Statement: Occupation Violations Undermine Gaza Deal and Threaten Two-State Solution
Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt issued a joint statement rejecting Israeli violations that undermine the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, affirming their rejection of land annexation and the displacement of Palestinians, and calling on the Security Council to compel Israel to fulfill its obligations.
Eight Arab and Islamic countries—Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt—issued a joint statement affirming their rejection of Israeli violations that could undermine the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The countries stressed the need for the occupation to adhere to its commitments and rejected attempts to annex Palestinian lands and displace Palestinians. The statement asserted that continued Israeli violations in the West Bank threaten the prospects of implementing the two-state solution. It called on the UN Security Council to take steps to compel Israel to meet its obligations and hold accountable those responsible for violations committed against the Palestinian people. The signatory countries emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of the Palestinian people and supporting efforts to achieve security and stability in the region based on international law. This statement comes at a sensitive time as the region witnesses escalating tensions, reflecting a unified stance among these countries on the Palestinian issue.