Turkey and 7 Countries Condemn Israel's Rejection of Peace Roadmap

A joint statement issued by eight nations has strongly condemned Israel's refusal to accept the UN-approved Roadmap for peace and recognize a Palestinian state. Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan collectively denounced Israel's position, viewing it as a direct rejection of the Comprehensive Peace Plan.

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Israel's stance means a direct rejection of the Comprehensive Peace Plan and jeopardizes its implementation.

The ministers emphasized that Israel's stance not only jeopardizes the plan's implementation but also undermines the broader efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the region. They highlighted that the Roadmap, accepted by Palestinian groups, was forged through extensive diplomatic efforts involving Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, the U.S., and Palestinian representatives.

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This stance also undermines the common efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace.

The statement underscored the critical importance of the Roadmap, which includes Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, deployment of an international stabilization force, transfer of administrative authority to the Palestinian National Authority, and reconstruction of Gaza. The ministers warned that Israel bears direct responsibility for the consequences arising from its continued refusal, delay, or non-compliance with its obligations.

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The Roadmap is of critical importance in terms of the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the deployment of the International Stabilization Force, the transfer of administrative authority to the Gaza National Authority Committee, the cessation of hostilities, and the reconstruction of Gaza.

Furthermore, the eight nations unequivocally rejected any unilateral actions aimed at denying or preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state. They reiterated that a two-state solution, based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the only viable path to a comprehensive peace. The ministers urged the U.S. to actively engage and ensure Israel's adherence to the plan, calling for immediate measures to safeguard the Roadmap's integrity.

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Israel is directly and fully responsible for the consequences that may arise from its continued refusal, obstruction, delay, or non-compliance with its obligations.