ISLAMABAD: Foreign ministers from eight Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have collectively rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians from their homeland, calling it unacceptable and a violation of their rights.
In the joint declaration, ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Qatar strongly condemned Israeli policies and the reported attempts to push residents of Gaza into Egypt. The statement emphasized that any effort to uproot Palestinians from their land is firmly opposed.
The foreign ministers called for the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan and reiterated their complete opposition to any forced relocation of Palestinians.
They stressed that Palestinians must not be compelled to leave their land and urged that the Rafah crossing remain open from both sides to ensure humanitarian access.
The statement highlighted the need for unrestricted humanitarian aid, maintenance of a full ceasefire in Gaza, and freedom of movement for civilians. It also acknowledged peace efforts and emphasized support for immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation of Gaza.
The ministers expressed readiness to continue cooperation with the United States and other regional and international partners.
The joint declaration reaffirmed support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian state.
