Pakistan and six regional countries expressed deep concern over Israeli statements about restricting the Rafah Crossing. They said the move appeared aimed at transferring Gaza residents into Egypt. The countries reaffirmed their absolute rejection of any attempt to expel Palestinians from their land.
In a joint statement after consultations among the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, the ministers emphasized the need for two-way movement at the Rafah Crossing. They said Palestinians must have freedom of movement and the ability to stay on their land.
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The statement welcomed US President Donald Trump’s commitment to peace in the region and called for immediate progress on implementing the “Trump Plan”. The plan aims to improve security, alleviate civilian suffering, and ensure unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza.
The ministers stressed the importance of reconstruction and support for the Palestinian Authority in resuming responsibilities in Gaza. They also reaffirmed readiness to work with the US and international partners to enforce UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and other relevant measures.
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The ultimate goal, they said, remains the creation of an independent Palestinian state along the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. They underlined that any peace plan must respect international legitimacy and the two-state solution.