Key facts
- Five Arab nations, along with Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia, issued a joint statement condemning Israel's rejection of a Gaza peace plan.
- The countries involved include Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan.
- They stated that Israel's rejection of the roadmap threatens to derail US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Gaza.
- The roadmap, endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, includes stages for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
- The ministers rejected any attempts to prevent Palestinian statehood and reiterated the need for a two-state solution.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously rejected the plan, stating the IDF would not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed.
Five Arab nations, alongside Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia, have jointly condemned Israel's rejection of a US-backed roadmap aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. The statement, released on Sunday, expressed concern that Israel's stance threatens to undermine international efforts for a just and lasting peace.
The countries, including Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan, warned that Israel's opposition to the plan, which was endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, could derail US President Donald Trump's initiatives to cease hostilities. They asserted that Israel would bear responsibility for obstructing peace efforts and any subsequent deterioration of conditions on the ground.
The rejected roadmap, accepted by Palestinian factions, outlines a phased approach involving Hamas disarmament, Israeli military withdrawal, the deployment of an international stabilization force, and the transfer of administrative authority for Gaza's reconstruction. The ministers emphasized the necessity of a two-state solution, with an independent Palestinian state based on 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital, aligning with international law and UN resolutions.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously rejected the proposed plan on August 9, stating that the Israeli Defense Forces would not withdraw until Hamas was disarmed. The foreign ministers called for continued and active US involvement to ensure Israel's compliance with the plan's commitments and arrangements.