Egypt, Qatar, Sudan, Libya, Palestine, Djibouti, Somalia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Jordan, UAE, Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Algeria, and Kuwait have expressed their strongest condemnation of the Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis. The attack resulted in casualties among patients and medical staff, violating international humanitarian law that provides special protection for medical facilities and personnel.
The ministers of foreign affairs of these countries also denounced the continued Israeli aggression against Palestinian civilians, including the targeting of tents and other sites sheltering displaced persons. These attacks undermine the ceasefire agreement and efforts to restore security and stability in the Gaza Strip, contradicting the US President's comprehensive plan.
The ministers expressed deep concern over Israel's continued restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid and shelter materials, including tents, caravans, and mobile homes, as well as medical supplies. This has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as winter approaches, with inadequate shelter, deteriorating water and sanitation services, and healthcare putting civilians, especially children and infants, at great risk.
The ministers called on Israel to heed international community appeals and the UN Security Council's demand to increase aid, fulfill its obligations under the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement, the US President's plan, and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 of 2025. They emphasized that Israel must adhere to the ceasefire, protect civilians and medical facilities, and ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid.
The statement highlighted that Israel's obligations under the first phase of the agreement should take effect immediately after signing, without delay or additional conditions, including political and security requirements that hinder humanitarian aid. The response to urgent humanitarian needs should be independent of progress in subsequent phases.
The ministers urged the US and the UN Security Council to intensify efforts to ensure Israel's full implementation of these obligations and lift all restrictions on humanitarian aid, preserving the credibility of understandings and reinforcing the ceasefire. They reaffirmed their commitment to working with regional and international partners to consolidate the ceasefire, implement all phases of the plan, and increase humanitarian aid.
The condemnation by Egypt and 17 other Arab and Islamic countries emphasizes the need for the international community to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and hold Israel accountable for its actions. The situation remains critical, with the need for sustained efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Key points
- Israel's airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis resulted in casualties among patients and medical staff.
- The attack undermines the ceasefire agreement and efforts to restore security and stability in the Gaza Strip.
- The ministers called on Israel to fulfill its obligations under the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement, the US President's plan, and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 of 2025.
