Abu dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Trkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have expressed their profound concern over Israeli statements regarding the opening of the Rafah Crossing in one direction, aimed at transferring residents of the Gaza Strip into Egypt. According to Emirates News Agency, the ministers have underscored their absolute rejection of any attempts to expel the Palestinian people from their land. They emphasized the necessity of adhering to the plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which includes provisions to keep the Rafah Crossing open in both directions. This would ensure freedom of movement for the population and refrain from compelling any resident of the Gaza Strip to leave. The plan aims to create conditions for Palestinians to stay on their land and participate in nation-building within a comprehensive vision aimed at restoring stability and improving humanitarian conditions. The ministers reiterated their appreciation for President Trump's commitment to establishing peace in the region. They emphasized the importance of implementing the 'Trump Plan' to achieve security and peace and consolidate the foundations of regional stability. They underscored the need to sustain the ceasefire, alleviate civilian suffering, ensure the unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip, and initiate recovery and reconstruction efforts. The ministers stressed the importance of creating conditions 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 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 UN Security Council resolutions. They aim to provide a foundation for achieving a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace in accordance with inter national legitimacy and the two-state solution. This 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.
