Eight Countries Condemn Statements by Israeli Officials on Displacement

The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates jointly reacted to statements by Israeli officials Ben-Gvir and Katz regarding the removal of Palestinians from their lands.

Details of the Joint Statement

In a joint statement issued by the foreign ministries of the eight countries, plans aimed at forcibly displacing Palestinians from their lands were strongly condemned.

The statement emphasized that such provocative statements and proposals by Israeli officials clearly violate the principles of international law.

Emphasis on International Law

The ministers stated that forced displacement attempts pose a direct threat to the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.

It was reaffirmed that any plans and initiatives aimed at displacing the Palestinian people under any pretext are rejected in the strongest terms.

Threat to Peace Efforts

A warning was issued against the serious consequences of turning calls for forced displacement into an official policy.

It was stated that such actions pose difficulties to international efforts aimed at achieving peace, including US President Donald Trump's Gaza Plan.

Territorial Integrity and the Two-State Solution

It was emphasized that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territories.

It was noted that the only way to achieve a fair and lasting peace is through the implementation of the two-state solution, reiterating an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Call to the International Community

The ministers invited the international community and the United Nations Security Council to assume their responsibilities.

It was stated that a resolute stance must be taken against attempts to impose new demographic or geographic realities.