Joint statement between Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States regarding Gaza: full text | News of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The leaders of Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States issued a joint statement supporting the Gaza ceasefire agreement and committing to “permanent peace” in the region.

The statement issued on Monday came after an international summit in Egypt Sharm El SheikhIt is a rare recognition by the administration of US President Donald Trump that Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal rights.

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The declaration also does not point the finger at the Palestinians as the cause of the conflict, as successive American administrations have done.

It is worth noting that it reframes the conflict in Gaza as part of the broader Palestinian issue. The Trump administration has previously avoided even calling Gazans Palestinians.

However, the statement does not explicitly recognize the Palestinians. The right to establish a state And self-determination.

It was signed by Trump, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Palestine and Israel were not part of the declaration despite being its subject.

Below is the full text of the joint statement:

Trump’s Declaration of Enduring Peace and Prosperity

We, the undersigned, welcome the truly historic commitment and implementation by all parties in the Trump Peace Agreement, ending more than two years of profound suffering and loss – and opening a new chapter for the region defined by hope, security, and a shared vision of peace and prosperity.

We support and support President Trump’s sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza and bring lasting peace to the Middle East. Together, we will implement this agreement in a way that ensures peace, security, stability and opportunity for all peoples of the region, including Palestinians and Israelis.

We realize that a lasting peace will be one in which Palestinians and Israelis alike can thrive while their basic human rights are protected, their security is guaranteed, and their dignity is preserved.

We affirm that meaningful progress comes through sustainable cooperation and dialogue, and that strengthening ties between countries and peoples serves the lasting interests of regional and global peace and stability.

We recognize the deep historical and spiritual importance of this region to the religious communities whose roots are intertwined with the region’s land – including Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Respecting these sacred bonds and protecting their heritage sites will remain of the utmost importance in our commitment to peaceful coexistence.

We are united in our determination to dismantle extremism and radicalism in all its forms. No society can flourish when violence and racism become normal, or when extremist ideologies threaten the fabric of civil life. We are committed to addressing the conditions that favor extremism and promoting education, opportunity and mutual respect as the foundation for lasting peace.

We hereby commit to resolving future disputes through diplomatic engagement and negotiation and not through force or protracted conflict. We realize that the Middle East cannot tolerate a continuing cycle of protracted war, stalled negotiations, or fragmented, incomplete, or selective application of the conditions for successful negotiation. the I witnessed tragedies The events of the past two years should serve as an urgent reminder that future generations deserve better than the failures of the past.

We seek tolerance, dignity and equal opportunity for every person, to ensure that this region is a place where everyone can realize their aspirations for peace, security and economic prosperity, regardless of race, creed or ethnicity.

We seek to achieve a comprehensive vision for peace, security and shared prosperity in the region, based on the principles of mutual respect and common destiny.

In this spirit, we welcome the progress made in establishing comprehensive and lasting peace arrangements in the Gaza Strip, as well as the friendly and mutually beneficial relationship between Israel and its regional neighbours. We pledge to work collectively to implement and sustain this legacy, and to build the institutional foundations on which future generations can thrive in peace.

We commit ourselves to a future of lasting peace.