Hey fam! 🌍 This past Friday (Dec 5, 2025), foreign ministers from the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Qatar teamed up to oppose Israel’s one-way reopening plan at the Rafah Crossing. 🔄❌
They argued that Palestinians deserve full freedom of movement. They’re backing a plan by U.S. President Donald Trump that keeps Rafah open both ways—so Gaza residents can move freely and receive crucial humanitarian aid. 🤝🚑
Quick refresher: The Rafah Crossing has been mostly closed since May 2024, when Israeli forces took control of the Palestinian side. Before that, it was Gaza’s main exit to Egypt and its lifeline for supplies. 📦
What the ministers want:
– A two-way crossing to let Palestinians stay on their land 🌱
– Safe routes for reconstruction teams to roll in 🏗️
– A ceasefire to stick, easing civilian suffering ✌️
– The Palestinian Authority back in Gaza for long-term stability 🛡️
From Karachi to Kuala Lumpur, people are watching closely as these eight nations push for a fair, humanitarian solution. 🙌🌊
Thoughts? Drop a comment below and keep the convo going! 💬👇
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Arab, Muslim countries oppose Israel's one-way Rafah reopening plan
cgtn.com
