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Arab and Islamic Countries Unite to End Israeli War on Gaza

Strategic Insights

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Arab and Islamic countries, led by Egypt and Saudi Arabia, are pushing for an immediate end to the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, with a vision that includes clear security and administrative arrangements for the enclave's reconstruction. Foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Spain, and Norway held a joint press conference on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, calling for a halt to the war and the entry of aid into Gaza. Egypt and Jordan plan to train Palestinian elements for future security forces in Gaza, while Saudi Arabia has pledged $90 million in support for the Palestinian Authority and committed to participating in the reconstruction of Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • Egypt and Jordan plan to train Palestinian elements to be part of the future security forces in Gaza in full coordination with the Palestinian Authority.
  • The Egyptian government is open to the idea of deploying international forces pursuant to a UN Security Council resolution, with a limited mandate to assist the Palestinian Authority in building an independent Palestinian state.
  • The civil administration of the Gaza Strip will be temporary in coordination with the Palestinian Authority, with control later handed over to the PA.
  • Saudi Arabia will support the Palestinian Authority with $90 million and participate in the reconstruction of Gaza.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not normalize its relations with Israel before the establishment of an independent, viable Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.
  • The Spanish and Norwegian foreign ministers condemned the Israeli blockade on Gaza, with the Spanish minister criticizing the blockade as preventing aid from entering the enclave and the Norwegian minister calling for an immediate stop to the war.
  • The Jordanian foreign minister warned that Israeli settlement activities and instigation of crises in neighboring countries stand as obstacles to achieving a just peace.

Statistics:

  • $90 million: The amount of support pledged by Saudi Arabia for the Palestinian Authority.
  • 1967: The era in which the borders for a Palestinian state are agreed upon, as advocated by Saudi Arabia.
  • 80th: The session of the UN General Assembly where the joint press conference took place.

Sources:

  • Middle East News Agency (MEAN)
  • "Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty" (MEAN)
  • "Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan" (MEAN)
  • "Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares" (MEAN)
  • "Norwegian foreign minister" (MEAN)
  • "Jordanian foreign minister" (MEAN)

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