ABU DHABI / CAIRO — Foreign ministers from eight Muslim-majority countries have issued a strong rebuke of Israel over what they described as repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, warning that continued breaches could derail fragile peace efforts in the region.
In a joint statement released on Sunday, the foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar said Israel’s actions threaten to inflame tensions and weaken ongoing attempts to stabilize the situation in the Gaza Strip.
The ministers emphasized that strict adherence to the second phase of the ceasefire is critical, urging all sides to honor their obligations during what they described as a highly sensitive period. They called for restraint, avoidance of provocative actions, and protection of the political process aimed at preventing a return to full-scale hostilities.
According to the statement, preserving the ceasefire is essential to creating an environment suitable for early recovery, humanitarian relief, and reconstruction in Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction over the course of the conflict.
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The ministers also reaffirmed their collective position that lasting peace can only be achieved through a just political settlement, rooted in the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and statehood, in line with international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Earlier on Sunday, Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath, head of the Palestinian technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), echoed similar concerns, calling on all parties to fully respect the ceasefire agreement.
Shaath stated that the NCAG, working alongside its partners, remains committed to preventing further incidents and ensuring civilian protection. He stressed that restraint, accountability, and respect for human life must guide all actions moving forward.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on October 10, 2025, following nearly two years of intense fighting. The agreement was brokered through mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United States.
According to Gaza’s health authorities, the Israeli military campaign that began in October 2023 has resulted in the deaths of nearly 71,800 Palestinians, with more than 171,500 people injured. Officials reported that over the last 24 hours alone, 26 Palestinians were killed and 68 wounded, while several victims remain trapped beneath rubble or stranded on roads inaccessible to rescue teams.
Health officials warned that ongoing access restrictions and security challenges continue to hamper emergency response and civil defense operations across the enclave.
