Turkey and 7 nations condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan
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Turkey and seven other nations condemned Israel's illegal settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territory and categorically rejected the E1 settlement plan and related activities east of occupied East Jerusalem. The foreign ministers warned the plan threatens the viability of a two-state solution and regional peace. The joint statement called for the immediate halt of the E1 settlement plan.
Key Facts
- Turkey, the UAE, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan issued a joint statement condemning Israel's settlement policies and rejecting the E1 plan.
- The ministers warned that the E1 plan constitutes a dangerous escalation that undermines the geographic integrity of occupied Palestinian territory, particularly between the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- The statement said the actions directly challenge President Donald Trump's Comprehensive Plan and his commitment to not allow annexation of the West Bank.
- The ministers reaffirmed that the two-state solution remains the only viable path to a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace.
Joint Condemnation
The foreign ministers of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan condemned Israel's ongoing illegal settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territory. They categorically rejected the E1 settlement plan and related settlement activities east of occupied East Jerusalem. The ministers reiterated their condemnation of violations and acts of violence by settlers against the Palestinian people and their property, carried out with the support of Israeli occupation authorities.
Threat to Two-State Solution
The ministers emphasized that these actions do not in any way eliminate the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and constitute a violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. They underlined that these actions pose a serious threat to regional and international peace and security. The ministers warned that the E1 settlement plan constitutes a dangerous escalation that further advances settlement expansion and annexation, and undermines the geographic integrity of occupied Palestinian territory, particularly between the West Bank and East Jerusalem. They cautioned that this threatens the establishment and viability of an independent and geographically contiguous Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Challenge to Peace Efforts
The statement said these actions directly challenge the efforts of the international community to achieve peace, including President Donald Trump's Comprehensive Plan and the mechanisms envisaged for its implementation, such as the Peace Council. They also challenge President Trump's strong commitment to not allow annexation of the West Bank. The ministers reaffirmed that the two-state solution, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, remains the only viable path to a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace. They warned that actions aimed at undermining this solution risk further escalating tensions, threatening regional and international peace and security, and jeopardizing prospects for lasting peace and stability in the region.
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Turkey and 7 nations condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan
