Joint statement from the foreign ministers of Turkey and 7 other countries regarding the situation in Gaza

Israel's announcement that the Rafah Border Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt would be opened unilaterally, allowing only exits from Gaza, has drawn reactions from the international community. Turkey, EEgypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UnitedArab Emirates (UAE) foreign ministries regarding Israel's announcement, a joint statement was released.

Eight The ministers of thecountries stated in ajoint statement that they are deeply concerned by the Israeliannouncements regarding theunilateral opening of theRafah Border Crossing. The forced displacement of the Palestinian people from their lands any attempt toremove it iscondemned, and anyinitiative is rejected, while the peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trumpcalls for the Rafah Border Crossing to be opened for two-waypassage.the necessity of its full implementation, including Article 8, which includes thewithdrawal, was underscored. The statement emphasized that the freedom of movementfor the public must be guaranteed and that the forceddisplacement of the residents of the Gaza Stripmust be prevented, while alsoensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.emphasizing that they should not be displaced,while stating that "the Palestinian people remaining on their own lands and participating in the process of building their own homeland,is essential forrestoring stability in the regionand creating the appropriate conditions within the framework of a comprehensive vision aimed at improvinghumanitarian conditions."provisions containingare reminded," the statement said.

Trump'speace in the regionregarding the establishment of effortswere reaffirmed and appreciatedinIn the statement, regardingthe security and stability in the regionpaving the way for a new phaseit was stated that,"Ensuring security and peaceand maintainingregional stabilityare essential."the foundations ofwith the aim of strengtheningthe importance of advancing the full implementation of the 'Trump Plan' without delay or obstruction is emphasized.In this framework, full adherence to the ceasefire,alleviating the suffering of the civilian population, ensuring the uninterrupted entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, and early recovery and reconstruction effortsthe initiation of efforts and the PalestinianAuthority's resumption of its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip, the necessity of creating the required conditions is emphasized," the statement said.

Thestatement also referenced United Nations Resolution 2803Security Council (UNSC) resolutionand to ensure the full implementation of other relevant UN resolutions, in addition to the US, the relevantall regional and internationalparties to cooperate and maintain coordinationreadinesswas confirmed. Within the scope of the resolutions, it was emphasized that international legitimacy and the two-state solution framework for a fair, comprehensiveand lasting peacebased on the June 4, 1967borders, covering the occupied territories in Gaza and the West Bank, and including East Jerusalem as thecapital, the importance of establishing an independent Palestinian State was emphasized..

On December 3, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) of the Israeli armyissued a statement.In the statement made in Iraq, regarding the ceasefire agreement in effect between Hamas and Israeland the instructions of the Israeli government, it was noted that the Rafah Border Crossing would be opened in the coming daysin accordance with the directivesof the government.it was reported that it would be done. However, it was emphasized that onlypassage from the Gaza Strip to Egypt would be permitted, and that for exits from the Gaza Strip, following the approvals to be granted bythe mission of the European Union (EU) in the region,the processing of individuals would be carried out in coordinationwith Egypt.facilitated through cooperationwasannounced. Later, in a statementmadeby Egypt, thecooperation inquestionwasstatements had been denied.

With the mediation of many countries,led by theUnited States and Turkey, the 8th article of the 20-point ceasefire agreement reached between Hamas and Israel stipulates that the supply of humanitarian aid provided to the Gaza Strip by international organizations should not be obstructed and that the Rafah Border Crossingshould be reopened in both directions.This is the demand.includes.

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