Cairo: Egypt and seven Arab and Muslim countries have expressed their support for the United Kingdom's recent decision to prohibit imports of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. This decision also includes restrictions on services linked to these settlements. The coordinated response came on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from the foreign ministers of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, who urged other countries to adopt similar measures in alignment with international law.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the ministers released a joint statement emphasizing the need for accountability of organizations and individuals involved in settlement activities. They applauded a separate declaration by Canada and various European countries, including Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden, which supported national or European restrictions on trade with Israeli settlements or encouraged similar initiatives.
The ministers called upon the international community to intensify actions against activities that bolster Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. They underscored that such measures align with international law, UN Security Council Resolution 2334, and the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion issued in July 2024. Additionally, they urged Israel to reverse any measures related to settlement activities and actions that aim to alter the geographic or demographic character of the occupied Palestinian territories.
The statement also reaffirmed that Gaza remains an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territories. The ministers advocated for the comprehensive implementation of US President Donald Trump's plan to resolve the Gaza conflict, address humanitarian needs, and support reconstruction efforts.
Furthermore, the ministers reiterated their commitment to a two-state solution, advocating for an independent Palestinian state established within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.