Key facts
- Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar jointly condemned recent Israeli strikes in Gaza.
- The countries stated Israel must comply with its ceasefire obligations.
- They warned that escalating attacks undermine de-escalation efforts and a peace plan for Gaza.
- The statement highlighted the targeting of healthcare facilities and civilian casualties.
- The international community and the Board of Peace were urged to ensure compliance with the ceasefire.
Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar have issued a joint statement strongly condemning recent Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip. The three mediating nations urged Israel to adhere to its obligations under a ceasefire agreement and to cease actions that could escalate tensions.
The joint statement emphasized that the intensification of Israeli attacks is detrimental to regional and international efforts aimed at implementing a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. This plan includes ongoing negotiations and constructive steps, such as meetings between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials.
The mediating countries specifically denounced the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, which has resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, characterizing these actions as a flagrant violation of international law and humanitarian law. They noted that Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to the plan for Gaza's disarmament.
Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar called upon the international community and the Board of Peace to take necessary measures to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and to prevent further escalation. They stressed the importance of achieving sustainable de-escalation, leading to a permanent ceasefire and an end to the humanitarian suffering in Gaza.