Antalya: The Ministerial Committee assigned by the Extraordinary Joint Arab and Islamic Summit on Developments in the Gaza Strip affirmed Friday its categorical rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their land "under any pretext."
According to Qatar News Agency, this declaration was made at a joint press conference by several foreign ministers of the committee's member states. The press conference followed an expanded meeting involving Arab, Islamic, and European countries, along with Russia and China, to explore ways to implement the two-state solution and achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the fourth Antalya Diplomatic Forum.
During the press conference, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah highlighted the importance of an immediate return to a sustainable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He emphasized the need for the ceasefire to serve as a path to alleviating the suffering of the people in Gaza and initiating a final resolution to the Palestinian issue through the establishment of a Palestinian state. He stressed that linking aid entry into Gaza to a ceasefire breaches international law, and using aid as a tool of war is unacceptable.
Prince Faisal expressed Saudi Arabia's firm rejection of any form of Palestinian displacement from their land, even if perceived as voluntary. He argued that the departure of Gaza residents, threatened by starvation or bombardment, constitutes coercion rather than a voluntary act.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called on Israel to adhere to its obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. He reiterated Egypt's strong opposition to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, warning that such actions would undermine the Palestinian cause. Abdelatty stressed the urgency of returning to the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement from January 19, highlighting the need for a unified international response to achieve peace and establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized the United Nations for failing to meet the international community's aspirations for peace and justice, particularly regarding the situation in Gaza. He pointed out the UN Security Council's inaction in response to the violence in Gaza and called for overcoming the crisis of legitimacy to establish a new global order.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to halt Israeli aggression on Gaza and achieving an immediate and permanent ceasefire. He warned of the dire humanitarian consequences of Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza and reiterated Jordan's rejection of Palestinian displacement.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono voiced his country's strong opposition to any attempts to displace Palestinians. He affirmed Indonesia's readiness to assist the Palestinian people and emphasized the necessity of regional countries' approval for any proposals regarding the Palestinians, reiterating that the two-state solution remains the only viable resolution to the conflict.