Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have denounced Israel’s stated rejection of a proposed roadmap aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, warning that the decision could undermine international efforts to secure a fair and lasting peace in the region.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the ministers said Israel’s opposition to the roadmap, together with its refusal to recognize Palestinian statehood, constitutes “a direct repudiation” of US President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which was endorsed through UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
They argued that Israel’s stance seriously weakens collective diplomatic efforts and leaves the country responsible for impeding attempts to establish peace in Gaza and across the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The roadmap emerged after Palestinian factions agreed to its provisions following extensive mediation led by Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye and the United States, in cooperation with the High Representative of Gaza and the Board of Peace.
Among its key provisions are measures for decommissioning weapons, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of an International Stabilization Force, the transfer of full administrative responsibility to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, and a broad reconstruction programme for the enclave.
The foreign ministers underscored the need for “sustained and active US engagement” to secure Israel’s full adherence to the agreement and prevent further delays or obstruction.
They warned that Israel would bear “direct and full responsibility” for any deterioration arising from continued rejection or failure to comply with the plan. Reiterating their support for Palestinian self-determination and statehood, they said: “A just, lasting and comprehensive peace only will be achieved by the implementation of two-State solution, by the realization of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
The ministers further urged the immediate and complete implementation of the roadmap to tackle Gaza’s humanitarian crisis while establishing security and stability. They also called on the Board of Peace, backed by active US involvement, to take “immediate and concrete measures” within its mandate to protect the plan’s integrity and prevent efforts to obstruct its implementation.
