Pakistan, 7 muslim countries condemn Israel over Gaza peace plan

Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have condemned Israel’s reported rejection of the Gaza peace plan, warning that opposition to a political settlement could undermine efforts to end the conflict and achieve lasting regional peace.Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have condemned Israel’s reported rejection of the Gaza peace plan, warning that opposition to a political settlement could undermine efforts to end the conflict and achieve lasting regional peace.

Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have condemned Israel’s reported rejection of the Gaza peace plan, warning that opposition to a political settlement could undermine efforts to end the conflict and achieve lasting regional peace.

A joint statement issued by Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said Israel’s rejection of the Gaza plan and Palestinian statehood was damaging peace efforts.

The countries expressed concern over attempts to prevent implementation of the comprehensive plan and stressed the need for immediate action to end the war in Gaza. They also called for measures to address the humanitarian crisis and support reconstruction and recovery in the territory.

The statement reaffirmed support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The eight countries rejected any attempt to prevent or deny Palestinian statehood, saying a two-state solution remains the path toward a fair and lasting peace.

They backed the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The countries also urged all parties to cooperate on the second phase of the Gaza plan and called for concrete steps toward implementing the Gaza roadmap.