Five Arab countries, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia have accused Israel of blocking efforts to end the war in Gaza.
The countries issued a joint statement on Sunday. They said Israel’s rejection of a US-backed peace plan could harm efforts to stop the fighting and create lasting peace.
The statement included Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia also joined the call.
The countries said Israel was responsible for disrupting peace efforts in Gaza and the wider Palestinian territories.
They said Israel’s position was a direct rejection of the plan. They also warned that the rejection could make it harder to carry out the plan and its wider goals.
The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected parts of a plan announced by US President Donald Trump.
The plan is aimed at ending the war in Gaza and creating a path toward a lasting peace deal.
The eight countries said Israel’s position threatens Trump’s efforts to end the conflict. They called for stronger US involvement to make sure the plan is followed.
They also urged Washington to ensure that Israel meets its commitments under the plan and its road map.
The countries said continued delays or refusal to follow the plan could worsen conditions on the ground.
They placed responsibility on Israel for any effects caused by what they described as continued rejection or obstruction.
The statement also called for action from the Board of Peace. The group was urged to take immediate steps to protect the plan and stop any party from blocking its implementation.
The countries said the United States should play an active role in those efforts.
The dispute comes as the Gaza war continues to create a major humanitarian and political crisis. Efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire have faced repeated problems.
Trump has made ending the war a major foreign policy goal. His plan seeks to create a framework that could stop the fighting and support a longer term political process.
The Arab countries that signed the statement said the plan must be implemented in full. They also stressed the need for active US involvement.
Their statement shows the growing pressure on Israel to accept the proposed framework.
Israel, however, has raised objections to the plan. Netanyahu has said he will not accept arrangements that he believes could threaten Israel’s security.
The disagreement creates a major challenge for the peace effort. A plan cannot move forward without cooperation from the main parties involved.
The Arab states and other countries involved in Sunday’s statement want Washington to use its influence to address the dispute.
They said the United States must help ensure that the commitments in the plan are respected.
The countries also warned that continued obstruction could lead to a worsening situation in Gaza and could delay efforts to end the war.
Egypt and Qatar have played key roles in past efforts to reach agreements between Israel and Hamas. Jordan and other Arab states have also pushed for an end to the fighting and greater aid for Palestinians.
Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia have also called for stronger international action on Gaza.
Their joint statement reflects a broad regional position that the war should end and that a lasting peace needs a clear political path.
The latest dispute may now put more pressure on the Trump administration. Washington must balance its support for Israel with its stated goal of ending the war.
The signatories want the US to take a stronger role in enforcing the proposed arrangements.
They also want the Board of Peace to act quickly to protect the plan from further delays.
The coming days may show whether Washington can bring Israel and other parties closer to agreement.
For now, the rejection has created a new obstacle to the peace process. The countries behind the statement say the plan must remain active and that no party should be allowed to block efforts to end the Gaza war.
The dispute highlights how difficult it remains to turn a proposed peace framework into a working agreement. It also shows the growing demand from regional powers for a stronger US role in securing an end to the conflict.
