Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Turkey, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have condemned Israel’s rejection of a roadmap for implementing U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza.
In a joint statement, the eight countries said Israel’s opposition to key elements of the plan, including the establishment of a Palestinian state, could undermine efforts to implement the proposed framework and reach a lasting settlement.
The roadmap calls for a phased process involving a ceasefire, the disarmament of Hamas, a gradual Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, the establishment of an interim Palestinian administration, deployment of an international security force and reconstruction of the territory.
The countries said Israel’s rejection of the roadmap amounts to a direct challenge to the proposed peace framework and could seriously weaken international efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace.
They also condemned Israel’s opposition to Palestinian statehood, saying such positions threaten efforts to establish a long-term political settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The plan has received international backing through UN Security Council Resolution 2803, which endorsed the broader Gaza framework and proposed transitional arrangements for the territory.
The joint statement comes amid continued disagreement over the future of Gaza, including the status of Hamas, Israeli military withdrawal, Palestinian governance and security arrangements.
Adding to concerns over a possible escalation, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israel to kill 30 to 40 people in Gaza every night, according to Israeli media reports. His comments came as efforts to advance a ceasefire and implement the proposed Gaza peace framework remain stalled.
Ben-Gvir, a far-right member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition, does not command the Israeli military. Hamas, meanwhile, has rejected demands for unconditional disarmament and has sought guarantees for a permanent ceasefire and an end to Israeli military control of Gaza. Israel has continued to insist that Hamas must be disarmed as part of any lasting settlement.
The competing positions have left major elements of the proposed roadmap unresolved. While the eight countries are pressing for implementation of the plan and a political pathway for Palestinians, hard-line statements from Israeli officials highlight the difficulties facing efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.
The situation leaves Gaza facing continued uncertainty, with reconstruction, humanitarian assistance and the future political administration of the territory dependent on progress toward a durable agreement.
