The foreign ministries of Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bahrain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Egypt, along with the secretariats of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council, strongly condemned and expressed deep concern over remarks by the U.S. ambassador to Israel suggesting acceptance of Israeli control over territories belonging to Arab states, including the occupied West Bank.
In a joint statement, the ministries described the comments as dangerous and provocative, amounting to a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, and a serious threat to regional security and stability.
The statement said the remarks directly contradict the vision put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as the broader framework aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, a framework based on de-escalation and the creation of a political horizon leading to a comprehensive settlement that guarantees the Palestinian people the establishment of an independent state.
It added that this vision is grounded in promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence, warning that any attempt to legitimize control over the land of others undermines these objectives, fuels tensions and constitutes incitement rather than contributing to peace.
The ministries reaffirmed that Israel has no sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territories or any other occupied Arab lands, rejecting any attempt to annex the West Bank or separate it from the Gaza Strip.
The statement also voiced strong opposition to the expansion of settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories and to any threat to the sovereignty of Arab states.
It warned that continued expansionist policies and illegal measures would only ignite further violence and conflict in the region, calling for an end to such inflammatory statements.
The statement reaffirmed a firm commitment to the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, the establishment of an independent state along the June 4, 1967 lines, and the end of the occupation of all Arab territories.
In a joint statement, the ministries described the comments as dangerous and provocative, amounting to a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, and a serious threat to regional security and stability.
The statement said the remarks directly contradict the vision put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as the broader framework aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, a framework based on de-escalation and the creation of a political horizon leading to a comprehensive settlement that guarantees the Palestinian people the establishment of an independent state.
It added that this vision is grounded in promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence, warning that any attempt to legitimize control over the land of others undermines these objectives, fuels tensions and constitutes incitement rather than contributing to peace.
The ministries reaffirmed that Israel has no sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territories or any other occupied Arab lands, rejecting any attempt to annex the West Bank or separate it from the Gaza Strip.
The statement also voiced strong opposition to the expansion of settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories and to any threat to the sovereignty of Arab states.
It warned that continued expansionist policies and illegal measures would only ignite further violence and conflict in the region, calling for an end to such inflammatory statements.
The statement reaffirmed a firm commitment to the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, the establishment of an independent state along the June 4, 1967 lines, and the end of the occupation of all Arab territories.
