Key facts
- Five Arab nations, Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia condemned Israel's rejection of a US-backed Gaza roadmap.
- The joint statement warned Israel's stance threatens peace efforts and international resolution attempts.
- Jared Kushner, a US envoy, met with Hamas leaders in Cairo.
- The meeting aimed to discuss a Gaza ceasefire plan and advance a peace roadmap.
- Hamas had previously rejected the US-backed deal.
- The Arab League condemned Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon.
- At least 11 people were killed in the Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
- The Arab League called the strikes a "dangerous escalation."
- The League urged the U.S. to intervene and compel Israel to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
Five Arab nations, Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia have jointly condemned Israel's rejection of a US-backed roadmap intended to end the Gaza conflict. The nations issued a joint statement warning that Israel's position jeopardizes peace efforts and international attempts to secure a lasting resolution. This development comes as Jared Kushner, a US envoy, met with Hamas leaders in Cairo to discuss a Gaza ceasefire plan. The meeting with Hamas occurred after the group's rejection of the US-backed deal and is aimed at advancing a peace roadmap prior to a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. In a related but distinct event, the Arab League has condemned Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. These strikes resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and were characterized by the League as a "dangerous escalation." The League stated that this escalation threatens to prolong the conflict and hinder ongoing negotiations. The Arab League is urging the international community, with a particular focus on the U.S., to intervene and pressure Israel to adhere to UN Security Council Resolution 1701.