Muslim countries condemn Israeli rejection of Gaza plan
Eight major players, including Australia's northerly neighbour Indonesia, say Israel's stance against Donald Trump's plan threatens to "jeopardise its implementation".
Five Arab nations, alongside Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia, have harshly criticized Israel's refusal to accept the US President's Gaza peace plan. The countries accuse the Jewish state of impeding progress towards peace in Gaza. Following US envoy Jared Kushner's meeting with Hamas officials in Egypt, the Arab nations joined Türkiye, Pakistan, and Indonesia in condemning Israel's stance.
The joint statement by Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE highlights that the rejection jeopardizes President Trump's intensified efforts to end the war in Gaza. Despite Hamas agreeing to hand over weapons to a new governing body as part of the ceasefire deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes the plan and doubts Hamas' commitment to disarmament.
The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt denounced Israel's rejection, stating that it constitutes an explicit refusal to implement the Comprehensive Plan and threatens to derail US President Trump's efforts for lasting peace in Gaza.
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