Cairo: Foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar expressed deep concern on Friday over recent Israeli statements proposing the opening of the Rafah crossing in one direction solely to allow residents of the Gaza Strip to move into Egypt.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the ministers voiced their opposition to any unilateral actions that may alter the demographics of the region. They emphasized the importance of maintaining the current status of the Gaza Strip and called for international efforts to address the ongoing situation through diplomatic channels.

The proposal to open the Rafah crossing in one direction has raised alarms among these nations, as they fear it may lead to significant demographic shifts and exacerbate tensions in the region. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful resolution and underscored the necessity of cooperation among regional and international players to achieve stability.

The statement from the foreign ministers highlights the collective stance of these countries in opposing measures perceived as potentially destabilizing. They reiterated their call for dialogue and peaceful negotiations as the primary means to resolve the issues at hand.