Pakistan, seven Muslim nations condemn 'inflammatory' Israeli remarks calling to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Joint statement warns removal plans would risk undermining regional stability, violate international law
On September 6, 2026, foreign ministers from Pakistan and seven other Muslim nations issued a joint condemnation of Israeli officials' inflammatory proposals to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza. The ministers, representing Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates, warned that such actions would jeopardize regional stability and undermine international efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The ministers strongly rejected the remarks made by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who both advocated for the removal of Palestinians from their land. Katz suggested that Israel was prepared to relocate Palestinians via sea, air, or any other means. Ben-Gvir proposed a seven-year plan for what he called "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians, emphasizing the need for a dedicated government ministry to oversee such emigration.
In their joint statement, the ministers decried these proposals as flagrant violations of international law, including humanitarian law, and a direct threat to the Palestinian people's rights. They reiterated their unequivocal condemnation of any attempts to displace Palestinians, both within and outside the occupied Palestinian territory.
The ministers emphasized that such actions would undermine the prospects for peace and stability in the region, particularly in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which outright rejected forced displacement.
Moreover, the ministers stressed that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and stressed the importance of preserving the unity of the Palestinian territory in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. They called on the international community, especially the United Nations Security Council, to reject attempts to alter the demographic or geographic reality in the occupied Palestinian territory and to uphold international law.
The ministers reaffirmed their steadfast support for the Palestinian people's right to remain on their land and their rejection of any actions aimed at eradicating the Palestinian cause or infringing upon their legitimate rights.
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