Eight Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint statement expressing their deep concern over Israeli statements about opening the Rafah crossing in one direction, allowing Gaza residents to leave for Egypt
Doha, December 5, 2025
The foreign ministers of the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, issued a joint statement expressing their deep concern over Israeli statements about opening the Rafah crossing in one direction, allowing Gaza residents to leave for Egypt.
The ministers emphasize their complete rejection of any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land. They stress the necessity of full adherence to the plan of US President Donald Trump, which includes opening the Rafah crossing in both directions, guaranteeing freedom of movement for residents, and ensuring that no one in the Gaza Strip is forced to leave. They further underscore the need to create suitable conditions for Palestinians to remain on their land and participate in building their homeland, within a comprehensive vision for restoring stability and improving their humanitarian situation.
The ministers reiterate their appreciation for President Trump’s commitment to establishing peace in the region and emphasize the importance of moving forward with the full implementation of his plan without delay or obstruction, in order to achieve security and peace and consolidate the foundations of regional stability. In this context, they stress the need to fully establish a ceasefire, end the suffering of civilians, ensure the unrestricted and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, initiate early recovery and reconstruction efforts, and create the conditions for the Palestinian Authority to resume its responsibilities in Gaza, thereby establishing a new phase of security and stability in the region.
The ministers affirm their countries’ readiness to continue working and coordinating with the United States and all relevant regional and international parties to ensure the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2803 and all related resolutions, and to provide a conducive environment for achieving a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace in accordance with international law and the two-state solution. This would lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders, including Gaza and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital.