On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, ministers from Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia convened in New York. They expressed deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The ministers called on Israel to immediately fulfill its obligations under the first phase of a comprehensive plan, including ensuring the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and early recovery supplies.
The ministers emphasized the need for a ceasefire and an end to all violations. They stressed that the roadmap is an integral part of the comprehensive plan, providing a framework for the implementation of its second phase. This includes the collection of weapons, Israeli withdrawal, deployment of an international stabilization force, and the Palestinian National Committee taking responsibility for Gaza. The ministers urged all parties to fulfill their commitments in good faith and without delay.
The ministers reiterated their rejection of any measures aimed at forcibly displacing or expelling the Palestinian people from their land. They also condemned Israel's illegal actions, including settlement expansion, land confiscation, home demolitions, and settler violence. These actions were deemed unacceptable and called to be halted immediately. The ministers expressed concern over measures that undermine the historical and legal status of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
The meeting welcomed recent measures taken by the United Kingdom and other European countries in response to Israeli settlement activities. These measures include efforts to halt trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The ministers called for further effective measures to stop settlement expansion and ensure accountability for settler violence. They emphasized that Gaza must remain an integral part of Palestinian territory.
The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution, with a sovereign, viable, and independent Palestinian state, and its capital in East Jerusalem. They praised the leadership of US President Donald Trump and acknowledged the pivotal role of the United States in ensuring the implementation of the comprehensive plan. The ministers urged sustained American engagement to guarantee that all parties, including Israel, fulfill their obligations.
The ministers expressed their readiness to continue working collectively with the US, the Peace Council, the Palestinian Authority, and all concerned parties to push forward the full implementation of the comprehensive plan. Their goal is to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and enable them to exercise their right to self-determination and establish an independent state. This would contribute to a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace in the region.
The ministers' statement was part of a broader effort to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza and promote a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The international community continues to watch developments in the region closely, with many urging restraint and a return to negotiations. The situation in Gaza remains a pressing concern, with the humanitarian crisis showing no signs of abating.
Key points
- The ministers called on Israel to immediately fulfill its obligations under the first phase of a comprehensive plan.
- The ministers reiterated their rejection of any measures aimed at forcibly displacing or expelling the Palestinian people from their land.
- The ministers expressed concern over measures that undermine the historical and legal status of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
