Key facts
- Eight countries called on Israel to fulfill its commitments under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan.
- The countries demanded the immediate, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.
- Ministers rejected measures aimed at expelling Palestinians or altering the demographic character of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
- They called for continued US involvement in the ceasefire plan's implementation.
- Gaza must remain an integral part of the Palestinian territory, leading to an independent Palestinian state.
- The ministers welcomed UK and European measures against illegal Israeli settlements.
The foreign ministers of eight countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, have issued a joint statement urging Israel to fulfill its commitments under the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan. The ministers met in New York on September 21, 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.
In their statement, the ministers expressed deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for the preservation of the ceasefire, demanding an end to all violations. They specifically called for the "immediate, safe and unhindered" delivery of humanitarian aid and early recovery supplies, as well as the facilitation of critical infrastructure rehabilitation.
The ministers unequivocally rejected any actions intended to expel or forcibly displace Palestinians from their homeland or to alter the territorial or demographic character of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. They condemned illegal measures that consolidate Israeli control, such as settlement expansion, land confiscation, home demolitions, settler violence, and forced displacement, calling for their immediate reversal. They also voiced grave concern over actions undermining the status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem.
Furthermore, the statement welcomed recent measures by the United Kingdom and other European nations to halt trade with illegal Israeli settlements and urged for more effective actions to end settlement expansion and ensure accountability for settler violence. The ministers emphasized that Gaza must remain an integral part of the Palestinian territory and that the ceasefire plan's implementation should pave the way for a sovereign, viable, and independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, supporting a two-state solution.
The ministers commended President Donald J. Trump's leadership and underscored the vital role of the United States in ensuring the Comprehensive Plan's implementation. They urged sustained and active U.S. engagement to ensure all parties, including Israel, meet their obligations and overcome obstacles to the plan's roadmap. They believe tangible progress would bolster the plan's credibility and create much-needed momentum.