ISLAMABAD/CAIRO — Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority nations have issued a joint condemnation of repeated Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire, warning that continued breaches risk undermining peace efforts and regional stability.
In a joint statement released Sunday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates condemned what they described as repeated and sustained violations of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip by Israeli forces. The ministers said the actions have resulted in widespread Palestinian casualties and pose a threat to efforts to consolidate calm and advance a lasting resolution.
The coalition’s statement said that the violations constitute a direct threat to the political process and could jeopardize the ongoing second phase of the international peace plan aimed at stabilising Gaza, which includes security, humanitarian and governance components. The plan, endorsed under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, seeks to transition from a ceasefire to a more stable and sustainable phase.
The foreign ministers urged all parties to exercise restraint, fully uphold their responsibilities and refrain from any actions that might undermine the fragile truce or derail efforts toward early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza. They also reaffirmed support for the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions.
The statement followed reports of Israeli air strikes in Gaza that killed dozens of Palestinians, one of the highest casualty tolls since the ceasefire took effect, even as key border crossings were prepared to partially reopen to facilitate movement and humanitarian access.