RIYADH — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other Islamic countries reiterated their absolute rejection of any attempts to expel the Palestinian people of Gaza from their land. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Qatar expressed their deep concern regarding the Israeli statements concerning the one-way opening of the Rafah Border Crossing with the aim of transferring Palestinians of the Gaza Strip into Egypt. They also emphasized the necessity of the full adherence to the Gaza Please Plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, including its provisions on keeping the Rafah Crossing open in both directions, ensuring the freedom of movement for the population, and refraining from compelling any residents of the Gaza Strip to leave. The ministers called for creating the right conditions for Palestinians to stay on their land and participate in building their homeland, within a comprehensive vision aimed at restoring stability and improving their humanitarian conditions. The foreign ministers reiterated their appreciation for President Trump's commitment to establishing peace in the region, and emphasized the importance of moving forward with full implementation of the "Trump Plan" without delay or obstruction, in order to achieve security and peace, as well as to consolidate the foundations of regional stability. In this regard, the ministers underscored the need to fully sustain the ceasefire, alleviate civilian suffering, and ensure the unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip. They also called for initiating early recovery and reconstruction efforts, and creating the conditions necessary for the Palestinian Authority to resume its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip, thereby laying the groundwork for a new phase of security and stability in the region. The ministers affirmed their countries' readiness to continue working and coordinating with the United States and all concerned regional and international parties to ensure the full implementation of UNSCR 2803 and all relevant UNSC resolutions and to provide the convenient ground for achieving a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace. They stated that this should be in accordance with international legitimacy and the two-state solution, which should lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the lines of 4 June 1967, including the occupied territories in Gaza and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
