Qatar, seven Arab, Islamic countries condemn continued Israeli settler violence, illegal E1 plan

The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have strongly condemned Israel's ongoing illegal settlement policies in the Palestinian Territories and their rejection of the E1 settlement plan. They firmly reject the settlement activities east of occupied East Jerusalem and the violence committed by settlers with the backing of Israeli authorities against Palestinians and their property.

The ministers emphasized that these actions undermine the Palestinian people's rights, violate international law and UN resolutions, and threaten peace and stability in the region. They warned that the E1 plan would exacerbate settlement expansion, jeopardize the geographical unity of the Palestinian Territories, and hinder the creation of an independent, contiguous Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The ministers stressed that these measures challenge international peace efforts, including President Trump's comprehensive peace plan and the Board of Peace, which reject annexation and forced displacement. They reaffirmed their commitment to the two-state solution based on international law and UN resolutions, pledging support for accountability measures against those involved in illegal settlement activities.

The ministers called for an immediate halt to the E1 plan, the revocation of all E1-related measures, and an end to settlement activities. They urged the UN Security Council and other international actors to fulfill their obligations under international law, halt settlement expansion, protect Palestinian rights, and ensure their right to self-determination and an independent state.