An important diplomatic meeting was held on 9 February 2026 in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. In this, foreign ministers of a total of eight countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have together raised their voice. All these countries have strongly condemned the decisions taken by Israel and the expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The ministers said in clear words that Israel’s imposition of sovereignty over the Palestinian territory has no legal basis and is against international rules.
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Which 8 countries raised their voice together?
Many major countries from within and outside the region participated in this joint statement. These include United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The foreign ministers of these countries have unanimously described Israel’s current policies as a major threat to the peace and security of the region. He said that the policies of the Israeli government are promoting violence.
What did you say on the decisions of West Bank and Israel?
The foreign ministers made it clear in their statement that whatever new laws or administrative changes Israel is trying to implement in the West Bank will be considered completely illegal and void. They say that these steps are a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and the 2024 opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). He has appealed to the international community to fulfill their responsibility and stop Israel from taking these dangerous steps and provocative statements.
What was the path suggested for restoration of peace?
The eight countries reiterated that there is only one path to peace and that is the ‘two-state solution’. The ministers demanded the creation of an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He said that there cannot be stability in the region without fulfilling the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people. A just and comprehensive peace can be achieved only under the Arab Peace Initiative.
