Eight Arab and Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s Targeting of Gaza Healthcare Facilities

The top news to your inbox every morning. A smart assistant answers only from the context of the news item Ask whatever you want about this news The top news to your inbox every morning. A smart assistant answers only from the context of the news item Ask whatever you want about this news A Saudi electronic newspaper established in 2007 that focuses on publishing local news and competing in breaking news with professionalism, credibility, and objectivity Adhan? The World Islamic League—through a strongly condemnatory statement—deplores the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip and the continued targeting of civilians, vital facilities, and civilian infrastructure. In a statement from the General Secretariat of the League, the Secretary General, Head of the Muslim Scholars Association, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul-Karim Al-Eissa, condemned the Israeli violations in Gaza and in all the occupied Palestinian territories, which represent a violation of all religious values, laws, and international humanitarian norms, and undermine all peace efforts, while warmly praising the significant content of the statement issued—on this matter—from the foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye—to confront these violations and protect the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights. He stressed the urgent need for the international community to shoulder its ethical and legal responsibilities to immediately stop all Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian territory. Discuss the news with artificial intelligence

Eight Arab and Muslim countries have issued a joint statement expressing their “strongest condemnation and denunciation” of ongoing Israeli violations in the besieged Gaza Strip. The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt reserved their strongest condemnation for the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, alongside attacks on civilian areas and the continued killing of Palestinians, including women and children. Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Israeli strikes kill seven across Gaza, destroy medical supply warehouse - list 2 of 3Israel kills 19 in Gaza as attacks escalate despite latest Trump plan - list 3 of 3Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal They said on Thursday that the deliberate targeting of hospitals, ambulances and medical personnel amounted to a “grave” breach of international humanitarian law. The group stressed that the protection of medical facilities and health workers, and the immediate and unhindered delivery of medical supplies and aid across Gaza, were legal obligations that could not be compromised under any circumstances. Palestinian group Hamas welcomed the statement, saying it reflected the gravity of Israeli violations of a “ceasefire” that threaten the entire agreement. The group urged the signatory states, the mediators and the United States administration to act immediately to stop Israel from “sabotaging the agreement” signed in October, adding that the Palestinian factions had engaged responsibly with the roadmap and that pressure should now fall on Israel to halt its violations and meet its obligations. The warning comes as Gaza’s health system remains close to collapse despite the “ceasefire”. Only about half of the enclave’s 36 hospitals are partially functional. On August 1, an Israeli air raid hit a pharmaceuticals warehouse at al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, while the Health Ministry says shortages of cancer and blood-disorder medicines have reached 61 percent, leaving oncology patients at “imminent risk of death”. The foreign ministers said the violations breached Israel’s commitments under the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict and were undermining efforts to implement its second phase after US President Donald Trump announced that Hamas had accepted the roadmap, including provisions on the confinement of weapons. They linked the assault on Gaza to settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, accelerating settlement expansion and unilateral measures in occupied Jerusalem, calling them a “systematic policy aimed at imposing a fait accompli by force, undermining the foundations of the two-State solution, and marginalising the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, in flagrant violation of international law and the relevant UN resolutions”. The Government Media Office in Gaza said Israeli forces had committed 4,091 ceasefire violations over 300 days, killing more than 1,254 Palestinians and wounding 4,121. It said just 35 percent of expected aid trucks had entered the territory, that only 10,703 people had been allowed out through the Rafah crossing, and that 159 Palestinians had been detained during the truce. Also on Thursday, the UN children’s fund (UNICEF) said at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since the “ceasefire” came into effect.

Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 Palestinians in two separate attacks targeting a Gaza City police post and Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, condemned what it called “a new war crime”. Recommended Stories list of 2 items- list 1 of 2‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says - list 2 of 2Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City On Wednesday, medical sources at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City said they received nine Palestinian bodies following an attack on the municipal police headquarters in the centre of Gaza City. Another 15 people were wounded. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Gaza City, said the bombardment occurred at a busy time near a park crowded with civilians, including children. Victims of the Gaza City strike included a newly-appointed Gaza City police chief, the director of a women’s police force, and several officers. Earlier in the day, a strike on Nuseirat refugee camp killed one Palestinian, medics said, increasing Wednesday’s death toll to at least 10. The Israeli army claimed its air force struck two Hamas commanders in Nuseirat, and that it later struck a Hamas commander in the Tuffah area of Gaza City, without providing evidence of their affiliation. In a statement, Hamas rejected Israel’s justification that the strike targeted “resistance leaders”, calling the claim “baseless and false allegations used to justify its aggression and cover up its deliberate targeting of civilian police and unarmed civilians”. Hamas accused the Israeli government of “deliberately undermining these efforts and dangerously pushing towards reigniting the war of extermination against our people in the Gaza Strip”. On Tuesday, Israeli strikes killed seven people – including a child – and wounded 14 others at a crowded cafe on Gaza City’s harbour. The city’s port has been turned into a displacement camp, according to Wafa news agency. The Israeli military again claimed, without providing evidence, that it had targeted Hamas commanders in the enclave. Diplomatic deadlock Wednesday’s attacks occurred two days after US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East envoy Jared Kushner visited the region to push for a Trump-backed deal to end to Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Kushner’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to break a diplomatic deadlock after Netanyahu rejected an agreement for Israel to withdraw from the Strip in exchange for Hamas disarming. Following the meeting, Kushner reiterated “Israel’s right to defend itself”. He threatened that Hamas must disarm or the US would support Israel to “finish the job in the appropriate way”.

Eight Arab and Muslim states expressed in the strongest terms their condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, notably the targeting of health facilities and establishments, the assault on civilian infrastructure, and the continued killing of civilians, including women and children, which the concerned countries described as a grave violation of international law, including international humanitarian law. The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt affirmed that the continuation of these violations constitutes a clear breach of Israel's obligations under international law and the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, and undermines international and regional efforts aimed at implementing the second phase of the plan. A statement issued by the ministers indicated that these violations come after U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of acceptance by the Palestinian factions of the roadmap, including what concerns weapons restriction, and that they threaten to derail the political track, reignite the cycle of escalation, and deepen the humanitarian disaster witnessed in the Gaza Strip. The ministers stressed that protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and workers in the health and humanitarian sectors, and ensuring the immediate and safe delivery of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and relief to all parts of the Gaza Strip without obstacles are legal obligations that must not be violated or reduced under any circumstance. They confirmed that the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip cannot be viewed in isolation from the attacks carried out by settlers in the occupied West Bank, the illegal settlement expansion, and unilateral measures aimed at changing the status quo in occupied Jerusalem. They added that these practices together constitute a systematic policy aimed at imposing facts on the ground by force, undermining the foundations of a two-state solution, and marginalizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, in flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. They renewed their call to the international community, especially the Security Council, to shoulder its legal and moral responsibilities and take practical and effective measures to compel Israel to fulfill its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and to hold accountable those responsible for serious violations, contributing to protecting civilians, safeguarding the opportunities to complete the implementation of the agreement, and achieving a permanent ceasefire. They also stressed their countries’ categorical rejection of any attempts to annex the occupied Palestinian land, or impose Israeli sovereignty over it, or forcibly displace the Palestinian people, affirming that the only way to achieve a just and comprehensive peace is to launch a serious political process leading to the implementation of a two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent sovereign Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with its capital in East Jerusalem.

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, saying in a joint statement that ‘Israel’ must comply with its obligations under a ceasefire agreement and refrain from steps that could escalate tensions. “The mediating countries underline that the intensification of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, as intensive efforts are under way to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, including the meeting between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials, and constructive steps are being taken in the negotiation process,” they said. Joint Statement Issued by the Mediators: The State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the Recent Israeli Attacks in Gaza — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) August 20, 2026 Doha | August 20, 2026 The State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in their capacity as… pic.twitter.com/ZFPh7MonVP The international community and Board of Peace must take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and prevent further escalation, they added. Earlier on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Office stresses that ‘Israel’ has not yet approved the deployment of the nascent International Stabilization Force to Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s postwar plan for the Strip, following Hebrew media reports suggesting otherwise. “Contrary to media reports, the political echelon has not approved the entry of the international force to the Gaza Strip,” the statement read, adding that “Israel has made it clear that there will not be any reconstruction in the Strip before Hamas is fully disarmed.” Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip yesterday killed at least 10 people and wounded 15, according to Palestinian media. Israeli airstrikes hit central Gaza City, killing six people and injuring several others, according to emergency services. pic.twitter.com/lEbIipGDdN — Clash Report (@clashreport) August 19, 2026 Source: Agencies (edited by Al-Manar)

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, acting as mediators in the truce agreement for the Gaza Strip, condemned Israel's recent attacks on the enclave, which killed civilians, including women and children, warning that continued escalation threatens efforts to stabilize the ceasefire and end the war. In a joint statement released Thursday, the three countries expressed deep concern over ongoing Israeli violations, stressing that intensifying the attacks at this stage would undermine regional and international efforts to implement the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. The statement noted that the escalation comes amid political moves and negotiations intended to implement the plan's terms, including a meeting between the Peace Council and Israeli officials, and steps described by the mediating countries as constructive in the negotiation process. Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar stressed the need for Israel to fully honor all its commitments under the ceasefire, urging it to refrain from any actions that could undermine the truce or heighten tensions in the sector. The three countries also called on the international community and the Peace Council led by U.S. President Donald Trump to apply the necessary pressure on Israel to ensure respect for the ceasefire and prevent a widening of the escalation. The joint stance comes as diplomatic efforts to solidify the ceasefire and complete its implementation stages continue, amid the ongoing Israeli occupation’s violations and failure to uphold commitments. The Gaza Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday the martyrdom of eight of its officers and a displaced girl due to an Israeli airstrike that targeted a police headquarters in the center of Gaza City. In the latest toll released by the Gaza Health Ministry on Thursday, the number of Palestinians martyred since the start of Israel's war on the enclave in October 2023 rose to 73,417, with 174,360 injured, according to the ministry. The ministry said 10 Palestinians were martyred in the past 24 hours, and 1,273 people have been martyred and 4,248 others injured since the ceasefire entered into force on October 10, 2025, in addition to the retrieval of 813 bodies from the rubble. The Gaza Health Ministry notes that thousands of bodies remain beneath the rubble of destroyed buildings in the enclave.

Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar condemn the latest Israeli attacks in Gaza Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, as the intermediary countries, strongly condemned the recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, and expressed deep concern over the ongoing violations. In a joint statement, the intermediary countries confirmed that the escalation of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, where intensive efforts are being made to implement the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, including the meeting between the Peace Council and Israeli officials, and taking constructive steps in the negotiation process. The intermediary countries emphasized the need for Israel to fully adhere to all its commitments under the ceasefire agreement and to refrain from any actions that could weaken the ceasefire or lead to an escalation of tensions. In light of the devastating consequences of the ongoing Israeli aggression in the region, the intermediary countries renewed their call to the international community and the Peace Council, led by President Trump, to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire under UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and to exert effective pressure to prevent any additional escalation. Separately, Egypt strongly condemned Israel’s plan to implement the Israeli settlement project “E1” in the occupied West Bank, which aims to divide the West Bank and encircle and isolate East Jerusalem from its Palestinian surroundings, thereby undermining the geographic contiguity of Palestinian lands and threatening chances of establishing an independent, viable Palestinian state, in flagrant violation of international law and UN-related legitimacy decisions. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Egypt expressed its complete rejection of attempts to cement a de facto policy through illegal settlement expansion and changing the legal and demographic status of the occupied Palestinian territories, thereby undermining the prospects for implementing a two-state solution. Nabil Elaraby, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, confirmed that Israel continues to act as a rogue state, flouting international law and its rules and norms, and repeatedly violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, in the absence of deterrence and international accountability. He stated that what the region has witnessed in recent days provides new evidence of the danger of this approach; from proceeding with the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank and awarding bids to build new settlement units, to impose new geographic and demographic realities and divide the West Bank and isolate East Jerusalem from its Palestinian surroundings, to Israel’s latest aggression against Syrian territory, and to ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory. He stressed that these violations cannot be viewed as isolated incidents or justified under any invented security pretexts; rather, they reflect a continuous pattern based on the use of force, imposing faits accompli, and violating state sovereignty and territorial integrity. He warned that the international community’s continued silence and lack of effective accountability encourages Israel to continue operating outside the law, asserting that this approach threatens not only regional states but also undermines the credibility of the entire international legal system and replaces legitimacy with the logic of power. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, expressed deep concern over reports of new illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, and UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a briefing that this “will have grave consequences for the regional safety of the occupied Palestinian land and constitutes an existential threat to the two-state solution.” The UN Secretary-General urged Israel to refrain from taking further steps in this regard and to act in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice issued on July 19, 2004. Separately, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the occupied Palestinian territory stated that recent statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he “calls for violence and incites it, amounting to heinous crimes,” exemplify the new act of blatant contempt for international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and fundamental principles of humanity. The office added in a press release that these statements, which dehumanize Palestinians, come after devastating human losses, with 73,400 Palestinians killed and 1,743,12 injured in Gaza since 7 October 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, in addition to 1,123 Palestinians killed in the West Bank.

Eight Arab and Islamic countries condemned on Thursday the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, saying they undermine international and regional efforts to implement the second phase of the comprehensive plan to end the conflict and threaten to escalate and deepen the humanitarian crisis. A joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey said the signatory states condemn and denounce "in the strongest terms" the Israeli violations, notably the targeting of health facilities and establishments, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and continuing civilian casualties, including women and children, considering this a serious violation of international law, including international humanitarian law. The statement affirmed that the continuation of these violations constitutes a clear breach of Israel’s obligations under international law and the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, and undermines efforts to implement the second phase of the plan, especially after U.S. President Donald Trump’s acceptance of the Palestinian factions’ roadmap, including the matter of arms restraint. The ministers stressed that protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and workers in the health and humanitarian sectors, and ensuring the immediate and safe delivery of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and relief to all parts of the Gaza Strip without obstacles, are legal obligations that must not be breached under any circumstances. The statement linked the Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip to the attacks carried out by settlers in the occupied West Bank, the settlement expansion, and unilateral measures aimed at changing the status quo in East Jerusalem, deeming these practices a systematic policy aimed at imposing facts on the ground by force and undermining a two-state solution. The ministers urged the international community, and especially the Security Council, to shoulder its legal and moral responsibilities and take concrete actions to compel Israel to fulfill its obligations under international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and to hold accountable those responsible for severe violations, contributing to protecting civilians, completing the agreement, and achieving a permanent ceasefire. The statement reaffirmed the signatory countries’ rejection of any attempts to annex the occupied Palestinian territories or impose Israeli sovereignty over them or forcibly displace Palestinians, stressing that achieving a just and comprehensive peace requires launching a serious political process leading to the implementation of a two-state solution, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, in the strongest terms condemned the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, in particular the targeting of healthcare facilities and infrastructure, the continued assault on civilian infrastructure, and the ongoing killing of civilian victims, including women and children, in violation of international law and international humanitarian law. The ministers stressed that the continuation of these violations constitutes a clear breach of obligations under international law and the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, and undermines international and regional efforts to implement the second phase of the plan, warning that it risks derailing the political track, restarting the cycle of escalation, and deepening the humanitarian catastrophe in the sector. They underscored that protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and workers in the health and humanitarian sectors, and ensuring the immediate and safe delivery of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and relief to all parts of the Gaza Strip without obstacles, are legal obligations that must not be breached under any circumstances. The ministers noted that Israeli violations in Gaza cannot be separated from settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, the illegal territorial expansion, and unilateral measures aimed at altering the status quo in occupied Jerusalem, deeming these practices undermine the foundations of a two-state solution and violate international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. The ministers urged the international community, and especially the Security Council, to shoulder its legal and ethical responsibilities and take concrete, effective measures to compel Israel to fulfill its obligations under international law, and hold accountable those responsible for grave violations, thereby contributing to protecting civilians and supporting a permanent ceasefire. They affirmed their countries’ firm rejection of any attempts to annex the occupied Palestinian territories or impose Israeli sovereignty over them or forcibly displace the Palestinian people, stressing that achieving a just and comprehensive peace requires launching a serious political process leading to the implementation of a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey warned that Israel’s recent attacks on Gaza undermine efforts to implement the roadmap for a ceasefire, and urged the “Peace Council” and Washington to apply effective pressure to ensure Israel’s commitment to the agreement. Funeral processions for Palestinians pulled from the rubble in Gaza City today (Getty Images). Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey—acting as intermediary states—condemned Israel’s recent attacks on the Gaza Strip, warning that they undermine ongoing efforts to implement the ceasefire roadmap, and urged the international community and the U.S.-led “Peace Council,” chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump, to apply effective pressure on Israel to ensure its compliance with the agreement. Continuous coverage on the Arabs 48 site Telegram channel. In a joint statement issued Thursday by the three countries, hours after Cairo and Doha urged the United States to intervene and pressure Israel to implement its obligations under the ceasefire, amidst ongoing Israeli attacks and civilian casualties in the sector. Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey said they “strongly condemn” the recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which caused civilian casualties, including women and children, and expressed “deep concern over ongoing violations.” The intermediary states warned that “the escalation of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical stage,” pointing to intensified efforts to implement the comprehensive plan to end the war in Gaza, including the meeting between the “Peace Council” and Israeli officials, and the ongoing steps in the negotiations track. The statement stressed the “necessary full Israeli commitment to all its obligations under the ceasefire, and to refrain from any actions that could undermine the ceasefire or escalate tensions.” In light of what the three countries described as the “devastating consequences of the ongoing Israeli aggression in the region,” they renewed their call to the international community and the “Peace Council” led by Trump to “take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire under UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and to apply effective pressure to prevent any further escalation.” Earlier on Thursday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, at a joint press conference in El Alamein, Egypt, stressed the need for Washington to exert pressure on Israel to ensure the implementation of the agreement. Shoukry said: “We affirm the importance of the American role to ensure Israel’s implementation of its obligations under the ceasefire, and we rely on direct intervention from President Trump in this matter.” For his part, bin Abdulrahman said Doha relies on the United States pressuring Israel to fulfill its commitments, and accused Tel Aviv of continuing violations of the ceasefire. The “Peace Council,” chaired by Trump, announced on July 31 that a roadmap had been agreed for the next phases of the ceasefire, while Hamas later announced its approval and called for Israel to be obligated to implement it. The roadmap includes transferring the governance of Gaza to the National Gaza Administration under international supervision, deploying an international stabilization force, and disarming Hamas and placing it under the administration of the committee, alongside a phased Israeli withdrawal and start of the reconstruction process. In contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his refusal to carry out an Israeli withdrawal before Hamas is disarmed, conditioning the completion of the disarmament process before any further redeployment of the Israeli army. The intermediary states’ statement comes as Israeli attacks on the sector continue despite the ceasefire in effect since October 2025, with the death toll since the agreement began rising to 1,283 martyrs and 4,248 injured, alongside ongoing Israeli restrictions on the entry of aid, food, medical supplies, and housing materials into the sector.

- Joint statement says actions represent ‘grave violations’ of international law, international humanitarian law DUBAI: Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Muslim countries on Thursday condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, including attacks on healthcare facilities, civilian infrastructure and the continued loss of civilian lives. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkiye said the actions represented “grave violations” of international law and international humanitarian law. The ministers warned that continued violations risked undermining regional and international efforts to advance the next phase of the US-backed plan to end the Gaza conflict, saying they could derail the political process, trigger renewed escalation and worsen the humanitarian crisis. The statement came after US President Donald Trump announced that Palestinian factions had accepted a road map as part of efforts to end the conflict, including provisions related to the confinement of weapons. The ministers stressed that protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and humanitarian workers, and ensuring the immediate and unhindered delivery of aid and medical supplies were legal obligations that “must not be compromised.” They also linked the situation in Gaza to developments in the occupied West Bank, citing settler attacks, settlement expansion and measures affecting the status quo in occupied East Jerusalem. The countries said these actions amounted to a broader effort to impose “a fait accompli by force,” undermining prospects for a two-state solution and Palestinian rights. They called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to take “practical and effective measures” to ensure compliance with international law, hold those responsible for serious violations accountable, and support efforts toward a permanent ceasefire. The ministers also rejected any attempts to annex occupied Palestinian territory, impose Israeli sovereignty over it, or forcibly displace Palestinians. They reiterated that a lasting peace could only be achieved through a political process leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The ministers of foreign affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye expressed in a joint statement their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children, in grave violation of international law, including international humanitarian law. According to SPA, the ministers affirmed that the continuation of these violations constitutes a clear breach of Israel’s obligations under international law and the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, undermines international and regional efforts aimed at implementing the second phase of the plan, particularly following the announcement by US President Donald Trump that the Palestinian factions accepted the roadmap, including the provisions relating to the confinement of weapons, and threatens to derail the political process, reignite the cycle of escalation, and further deepen the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. The ministers stressed that the protection of civilians, the safeguarding of medical facilities and personnel working in the health and humanitarian sectors, and ensuring the immediate, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance, medical supplies, and relief aid throughout the Gaza Strip constitute legal obligations that must not be compromised or diminished under any circumstances. The ministers further affirmed that the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip cannot be viewed in isolation from the attacks carried out by settlers in the occupied West Bank, the unlawful expansion of settlements, and the unilateral measures aimed at altering the status quo in occupied Jerusalem. Taken together, these practices constitute a systematic policy aimed at imposing a fait accompli by force, undermining the foundations of the two-state solution, and marginalizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, in flagrant violation of international law and the relevant UN resolutions. The ministers also renewed their call on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and take practical and effective measures to compel Israel to fulfill its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and to hold those responsible for grave violations accountable, in a manner that contributes to protecting civilians, preserving the prospects for completing the implementation of the agreement, and achieving a permanent ceasefire. The ministers further stressed their categorical rejection of any attempts to annex the occupied Palestinian territory, impose Israeli sovereignty over it, or forcibly displace the brotherly Palestinian people. They affirmed that the only path to achieving a just and comprehensive peace is the launch of a serious political process leading to the implementation of the two-state solution, including the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Israel’s rejection of the Road Map for implementing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, as well as its rejection of Palestinian statehood, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. In a statement issued by MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, he denounced the rejection, describing it as a continuation of Israel's persistent policies of violating international laws and UN resolutions and undermining all peace efforts. Al-Issa stressed the urgent need to compel Israel to fully comply with the commitments stipulated in US President Donald Trump's Comprehensive Plan and its accompanying Road Map, and to move forward with implementing the plan's second phase while preventing any party from obstructing its implementation. He also expressed strong support for the statement issued in this regard by the foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. He commended their steadfast solidarity with the Palestinian people and firm support for their legitimate rights, foremost among them the right to establish an independent and sovereign Palestinian state in accordance with the two-state solution and relevant international resolutions, as the only path to achieving a just and lasting peace in the region.

(CNN) — On Thursday, the foreign ministers of 8 Muslim countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s ongoing violations in Gaza. The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye, and it stated: “The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkey express their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the continued Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, especially the targeting of health facilities and infrastructure, and the ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the continued shedding of civilian lives, including women and children, in grave violation of international law, including international humanitarian law.” The ministers added in their statement: “The ministers affirm that the continuation of these violations constitutes a clear breach of Israel’s obligations under international law and the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, and undermines international and regional efforts to implement the second phase of the plan, especially in light of the statement by President Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, accepting the Palestinian factions’ roadmap, including measures related to arms restraint, and threatens to derail the political process, re-ignite the cycle of escalation, and deepen the humanitarian disaster in Gaza.” The ministers stressed that “protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and workers in the health and humanitarian sectors, and ensuring immediate and unhindered access for humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and relief to all parts of the Gaza Strip represent legal obligations that must not be violated or diminished under any circumstances.” The joint statement also affirmed that “the ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza cannot be viewed in isolation from the assaults by settlers in the occupied West Bank, the illegal settlement expansion, and unilateral steps to alter the status quo in occupied East Jerusalem; together these practices constitute a systematic policy aimed at creating facts on the ground by force, undermining the foundations of a two-state solution, and marginalizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, in flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.”

World Eight Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemned ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza, citing attacks on health facilities, civilian infrastructure, and mounting civilian casualties, including women and children. Contents Foreign ministers from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt issued a joint statement strongly condemning and rejecting ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip. They specifically cited repeated targeting of medical facilities and infrastructure, assaults on civilian infrastructure, and the continued killing of civilians—including women and children—as grave breaches of international law, including international humanitarian law. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the ministers stated that Israel’s continued violations constitute a clear breach of its obligations under international law and the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza. They warned that such actions undermine international and regional efforts to implement the plan’s second phase—particularly following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Palestinian factions had accepted the road map, including provisions on weapons containment. The ministers said these violations threaten to derail the political track, reignite escalation cycles, and deepen the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. The ministers emphasized that protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and personnel in the health and humanitarian sectors, and ensuring immediate, safe, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and relief assistance across Gaza are binding legal obligations—non-derogable under any circumstances. Follow us on Telegram Get every new story the moment it goes live — straight to your phone. @DailyBeirutNewsEN Read also→ Draft Gaza Peace Deal Outlines Disarmament and Security Arrangements They further stressed that Israel’s ongoing violations in Gaza cannot be viewed in isolation from settler violence in the West Bank, illegal settlement expansion, and unilateral measures aimed at altering the status quo in Jerusalem. Collectively, these practices constitute a systematic policy designed to impose a new reality by force, erode the foundations of the two-state solution, and marginalize the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people—in flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. The ministers renewed their call on the international community—and especially the UN Security Council—to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by taking practical and effective measures to compel Israel’s compliance with its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 2803. They demanded accountability for those responsible for serious violations, to protect civilians, preserve prospects for completing implementation of the agreement, and achieve a permanent ceasefire. The ministers affirmed their countries’ categorical rejection of any attempts to annex Palestinian territory, impose Israeli sovereignty over it, or forcibly displace the Palestinian people. They reiterated that the sole path to achieving just and comprehensive peace lies in launching a serious political process leading to the realization of the two-state solution—ensuring an independent, sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Links of interest Sections Services Sectors Newsletters es Qatar, Egypt and Turkey fail the Israeli offensive in Gaza and urge Israel to respect the ceasefire and the Trump plan for the conflict. 2 minutes Published Qatar, Egypt and Turkey have expressed this Thursday their rejection of the new wave of Israeli bombardments over the Gaza Strip, stressing that these operations jeopardize the attempts to stabilize the area. Therefore, they call on Israel to adhere to the commitments undertaken within the framework of the plan promoted by Donald Trump. As mediating countries, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey have expressed their “strong condemnation” of the latest Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, noting that they have caused “civilian casualties, including women and children, and they express their deep concern about ongoing violations.” “The mediator countries state that the escalation of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical stage, in which there are intensive efforts to implement the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, including the meeting between the Peace Board and Israeli officials, and the adoption of constructive steps in the negotiation process,” they noted. As a result, these States urge Israel to “fully comply with all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement,” and to avoid any action that “could undermine the ceasefire or lead to an escalation of tensions.” Likewise, they call on the international community to adopt the “necessary measures” to ensure that the ceasefire in Gaza is respected and that they “exert effective pressure to prevent any further escalation,” in the face of the current Israeli offensive. The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, emphasized in a press appearance in the Egyptian city of El Alamein —after meeting with his counterpart, Badr Abdelatty— that “the ball is in Israel’s court,” after the various Palestinian factions, including the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), supported the second phase of the plan. “We find ourselves at a decisive stage after the Palestinian factions announced their acceptance of the peace plan and their willingness to advance in the agreements related to the withdrawal of weapons, and now the ball is in the Israeli side’s court,” he said. In this vein, he lamented that, despite the “intense” efforts of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey to reach this point in the Gaza conflict, “the Israeli side continues with violations and attacks on civilians, the escalation of settlement activities and its assaults in Lebanon and Syria, which undermines stability in the region.” Tags: Follow us © 2026 DEMÓCRATA - Parliamentary information media

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 –Israel escalates its attacks on Gaza, killing 17, wounding 38 over the past 24 hours. Palestinian child dies of malnutrition in Gaza. Nearly 470 attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank in a week. Land seizures, settler attacks and detentions reported across the occupied West Bank. UN: Gaza remains world’s deadliest place for aid workers in 2025 for third consecutive year. Israel announces probe into two high-profile Gaza massacres. United Arab Emirates halts all trade with Iran after accusing it of launching missiles. President Donald Trump calls Hormuz “New U.S. Territory.” Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf visits Iraq, lauds “resistance.” Pentagon considering Gulf drawdown. Vessel struck, “completely” disabled off of Mokha. Missile strikes in Yemen kill three, including a child, in Hodeidah. Israeli forces continue military activity, demolitions in southern Lebanon despite “ceasefire.” Lebanese army chief: Israel keeps attacking even as army implements agreement. Hezbollah MP: Resistance will confront any Israeli move on Ali Al-Taher. Primary results from Florida, Alaska, Wyoming, and California. Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon criticizes party leadership. Trump pauses new 50% Canada tariffs for three days, cites pending trade deal. Whistleblower alleges Trump antisemitism task force pressured universities despite lacking evidence. U.S. quietly deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala, Honduras instead of Mexico. Minnesota Attorney General sues Texas Governor Abbott over refusal to extradite ICE agent. Trump administration moves to repeal Clinton-era “roadless rule.” Liberia agrees to take up to 1,200 U.S. deportees over the next year. Trump administration issues more International Criminal Court sanctions. Bolivia arrests major Trump-linked right-wing operative over shooting of activist. Half of Venezuela’s oil is being exported to the U.S. Pakistan will challenge Imran Khan ruling. Israel says strike on Syria intended to block Turkish military buildup. Zelenskyy fires senior aide amid corruption probe. Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 U.S. deportees. Iraqi resistance leader decries U.S. control over Iraq’s oil money and airspace. South Korea says Trump military drill cuts may be pressure on Seoul over Iran war, investment. This is Drop Site Daily, our free news recap We send it Monday – Friday Israel escalates its attacks on Gaza, killing 17, wounding 38 over the past 24 hours: An Israeli strike on a seaside cafe on Tuesday killed seven Palestinians and wounded 14, with Al Jazeera confirming at least one child was among those killed. “We don’t know what we’re supposed to deal with anymore. Do we deal with the Israelis? Or the sun burning us inside the tents? Or the water—waking up at 6 a.m. to go get water? Or do we deal with the winter that is still coming, when we’ll also suffer from the weather?” Eyewitness Abu Ahmed said. Drop Site’s Mohamed Ahmed submitted video reports from the scene of the port attack, availablehereandhere. At least nine Palestinians were killed and 15 wounded on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike on the Municipalities Police headquarters in Gaza City, according to Gaza’s Interior Ministry. The strike hit during a busy time in the middle of day and close to a crowded municipal park. Footagefrom Drop Site contributor Mohamed Ahmed of the police building attack shows ambulances arriving as people rush to carry the dead and wounded, including a woman and a child. “Every day we say, ‘Tomorrow there’s hope. There is still hope,’ while the number of martyrs keeps rising. Let people feel for us. Yesterday, it was the port. Today, the municipal park, full of children. Every day, they take revenge on us,” eyewitness Abu Al-Baha said. Separately, an earlier Israeli strike on a motorcycle in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed one Palestinian. Gaza’s Interior Ministry said Israeli attacks on the civil police force are meant to cripple the police and “spread chaos within Palestinian society. Hamas rejected the Israeli military’s claim that resistance leaders were targeted as “baseless.” The group said the attack, coming after recent meetings with mediators and “Board of Peace” member Jared Kushner aimed at advancing the ceasefire agreement, showed Netanyahu’s government was deliberately seeking to undermine those efforts. Hamas called on mediators, particularly the Trump administration, to take immediate action to halt the escalation and pressure Israel to abide by the agreement. Palestinian child dies of malnutrition in Gaza:A Palestinian girldiedfrom severe malnutrition on Tuesday as Israel continues to restrict food and other necessities entering Gaza. Since the ceasefire began, Israel has allowed in only 35.3% of the minimum agreed aid deliveries, averaging 211.8 trucks daily against the required 600, a document shared by Palestinian authorities with mediators on Sunday showed. The IPC warns that 74,200 children in the Strip require treatment for acute malnutrition through April 2027, including more than 11,400 severe cases. Without sustained aid, nearly 1.9 million Palestinians could face acute food insecurity by December. Nearly 470 attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank in a week:Israeli forces and settlers conducted at least 467 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in one week,accordingto the Palestinian prime minister’s office. At least 75 Palestinian homes and structures were also demolished, the office said, calling the attacks “relentless escalation of violence, dispossession, and destruction.” Land seizures, settler attacks and detentions reported across the occupied West Bank:Israeli forcesdetainedat least 30 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, according to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society, while Israeli authorities and settlers carried out land seizures, outpost expansion and the continued siege of Palestinian homes. The detainees included journalist Abdulrahman Hassan from Bethlehem, while Israeli forces separately arrested Palestinian Jerusalem Affairs Minister after raiding his home in Silwan. Ramallah:Israeli forcesshotand critically wounded a Palestinian man during a Tuesday evening raid on Al-Amari refugee camp in Al-Bireh, in the central West Bank, according to the Palestinian Information Center. Israeli authoritiesdeclaredapproximately 1,152 dunams (285 acres) of land in Sinjil, Al-Lubban al-Sharqiya and Qaryut as “state property” to expand the Karmei Oz settlement, the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said. Nablus: For a second straight day, Israeli settlers blocked roads in Beit Imrin, northwest of Nablus, isolating families and cutting farmers off from their land, amid a push to build a new settlement outpost nearby. Settlers, backed by Israeli forces, also continued to besiege three Palestinian homes in the Ras Al-Ain area of Qusra for the 11th consecutive day. Jenin: Palestinian Ahmed Al-HatnawitoldRadio Al-Shams that Israeli forces etched the number “44” on his forehead and arm after detaining him during a raid in Qabatiyah, Haaretz reported. “As if we were animals and beasts,” he said, describing the practice as deliberate humiliation. Al-Hatnawi said Israeli forces took him to a makeshift interrogation site, questioned him for roughly two hours, and threatened him. UN: Gaza remains world’s deadliest place for aid workers in 2025 for third consecutive year:Gazaremainedthe world’s deadliest place for aid workers in 2025 for the third consecutive year, with 186 killed in Israeli attacks despite the ceasefire declared in October, according to the UN humanitarian office (OCHA) in a statement to mark World Humanitarian Day. 68% percent of those killed in Gaza died in aerial bombardments. Globally, 350 humanitarian workers were killed in 2025, the second-highest annual toll on record, while 907 aid workers were victims of violence. Sudan recorded a record 71 aid worker deaths. Israel announces probe into two high profile Gaza massacres:The Israeli militaryannouncedon Wednesday that it would launch criminal investigations into two high profile attacks in Gaza, including the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and six members of her family in January 2024, and the massacre of 15 Palestinian aid workers in southern Gaza in March 2025. The military said it would not launch criminal investigations into three other attacks that killed aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders. The decisions followed reviews by the Israeli military’s fact-finding mechanism, which is officially tasked with examining exceptional operational incidents during wartime. In its statement, the Israeli military acknowledged for the first time that it opened fire on the vehicle carrying Hind Rajab and her family after previously denying involvement in the incident and falsely claiming that its forces were not present in the area.Watchan in-depth investigation into the killing of Hind Rajab by Al Jazeera’s Fault Lines in “The Night Won’t End.” An investigation by Earshot and Forensic Architecture into the aid worker massacre found that Israeli soldiers fired nearly a thousand bullets during the attack and that a number of aid workers were executed by Israeli soldiers at point blank range.Read Drop Site’s coveragehere. *An earlier version of today’s Daily said that Palestinian journalist and Drop Site contributor Mohamed Awad had been placed under administrative detention by Israeli authorities based on a post by journalist Mutassem Saqf Al-Hait. This has not been confirmed. Awad’s case has repotedly been referred by military authorities to a legal advisor who will decide next steps in the case. We will update as soon as we have more. UAE halts all trade with Iran after accusing it of launching missiles:Iranian air defenses detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, the first falling outside its territorial waters and the second within them, the UAE Defense Ministrysaidon Tuesday, with a phone alert warning residents of a “potential missile threat.” The UAE Foreign Ministry then announced it was halting all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, citing regional escalation. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei “completely rejected” the claim that it launched missiles targeting Emirati territory, calling it damaging to efforts to build regional trust. Trump calls Hormuz “New U.S. Territory”:U.S. President Donald Trumpposteda map labeling the Strait of Hormuz “NEW U.S. Territory,” and, in a separate post, said no talks with Iran are underway and that the U.S. naval blockade remains “in full force and effect.” Trump also claimed Hormuz is “open and operating” and that all naval mines have been removed or detonated. Just three transits were recorded on August 16 and 10 crossings on August 17. Kpler said vessels continue using Iran’s unilateral routing scheme, with none recorded through the conventional Hormuz traffic-separation system or southern Omani routes yesterday. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher GhalibafsaidTuesday that “until the United States implements its commitments under the memorandum, including lifting the blockade, releasing frozen assets, lifting oil sanctions, ending threats and military operations on all fronts, and the other agreed conditions, the strait will not reopen.” Ghalibaf visits Iraq, lauds “resistance”:Ghalibaf arrived in Iraq on Wednesday for a three-day visit. Speaking at the site where former General Qassem Soleimani was killed, Ghalibaf said, “Today’s visit to Iraq is aimed at strengthening the new order in the region and accelerating mutual cooperation among all countries of the region, without the intervention of foreign powers.” Referring to Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Ghalibaf added, “After years of experience in Iraq, the resistance has gone beyond the borders of the two countries and has become an influential force at the regional and global levels Pentagon considering Gulf drawdown:The Pentagon is assessing whether toreduceits Persian Gulf military presence after Iranian strikes exposed the vulnerability of Washington’s regional base network, eight officials told The Washington Post on Tuesday. CENTCOM normally stations about 40,000 troops across nearly 20 sites. More than 200 U.S. facilities have been damaged or destroyed since U.S. and Israel launched war; strikes killed six troops in Kuwait and four in Jordan, while U.S. defenses burned through more than 1,000 Patriot and THAAD interceptors. Officials have considered shifting forces west toward Jordan, Israel, or Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. Rubio talks with UAE national security official:U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubiospokeby phone Tuesday with UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, discussing “regional security issues” including recent developments in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department said in a statement. Rubio continued to call for “freedom of navigation” through the Strait, and urged further U.S.-UAE coordination against Iran and its allies. Vessel struck, “completely” disabled off of Mokha:A cargo ship wasstruckby multiple unidentified projectiles about 40 nautical miles southeast of Mokha, Yemen, resulting in a “complete constructive loss” of the vessel, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Wednesday. The ship was unmanned at the time of the incident, local authorities said. Missile strikes kill three, including a child, in Hodeidah:Three civilians, including a child, werekilledafter two Ansarallah ballistic missiles reportedly struck Al-Khawkhah district in Yemen’s southern Hodeidah province, the Saudi-backed and government-aligned National Resistance Forces said on Wednesday. Israeli forces continue military activity, demolitions in southern Lebanon despite “ceasefire”: Israeli warplanescarried outstrikes on multiple locations in southern Lebanon early Wednesday, according to Lebanese media. The strikes, according to the Lebanese outlet Al Mayadeen, targeted the important Ali Al-Tahir heights and the area of Kfar Rumman. In Nabatieh, two young men werekilledand others wounded when a suspicious object believed to be unexploded ordnance left from previous Israeli attacks detonated near the earthen berm between Mayfadoun and Zawtar Al-Sharqieh, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israeli forcesconducteddemolition operations Tuesday evening in Talousseh, Zawtar Sharqieh and Kounin, destroying several homes as attacks continued across southern Lebanon, L’Orient Today reported. Forces demolished a water reservoir supplying Mansouri, destroyed two three-story buildings in the village and demolished at least one building. Lebanese army chief: Israel keeps attacking even as army implements agreement:The Lebanese military continues carrying out its obligations under the U.S.-brokered framework agreement while Israeli forces continue their “attacks and violations,” Lebanese Army commander Rodolphe Haykalsaidvia NNA. Haykal made the remarks during a meeting with Edward Gabriel, president of the American Task Force for Lebanon. Hezbollah MP: Resistance will confront any Israeli move on Ali Al-Taher:Hezbollah Member of Parliament Hassan Ezzeddinesaidthe group would not abandon the Ali Al-Taher heights and would “confront any act of aggression” against the strategic position with all available capabilities, speaking to the Russian news outlet Sputnik. Israeli forces have been dropping explosives around the heights almost daily, amid reports Israel could be preparing a larger operation there. “Ali Al-Taher is one of the resistance’s key positions,” Ezzeddine said, adding that Iranian assistance would provide additional strength. “If assistance comes from Iran, that would be light upon light,” he said. He suggested Iran, which has established deterrence against Israeli strikes on Beirut, may act if Israel acts against the strategic heights. Tuesday’s primary results: State Rep.Angie Nixondefeated former Lt. Col.Alex Vindmanin the Florida Democratic Senate Primary. Vindmanhad a significant fundraising advantage over Nixon, having raised $16.3 million to Nixon’s $975,000 before the primary, but Nixon handily defeated him, receiving 56% of the vote in Tuesday night’s primary. DSA-member Nixon will face GOP Sen.Ashley Moodyin the November general election. In an interview with CNN following her victory, NixonsaidDemocratic leadersHakeem JeffriesandChuck Schumershould face scrutiny as too many “corporate-established Democrats” are beholden to companies rather than ordinary people. Rep.Jared Moskowitzdefeated his DSA-backed opponentOliver Larkinin the Democratic primary for Florida’s 23rd congressional district. Moskowitz, one of the Democratic Party’s more ardent supporters of Israel, used the occasion of his primary victory to taunt political streamerHasan Piker, offering his “condolences” to Piker after the AP called the race. Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultzwon

What you need to know - US President Donald Trump has announced the "most crushing economic operation" ever against Iran - Trump hs said any country providing “any type of lifeline to Iran” will face "tremendous" economic repercussions - Iran's media has dismissed Trump's threat - US sanctions on Iran are "economic terrorism," Tehran has said Here are the latest developments from the Iran war and the Middle East on Thursday, August 20: Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google. Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed. US: Economic isolation will 'collapse' regime in Iran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that Washington believed economic pressure would successfully bring about regime change in Iran. "It is going to work in Iran and we are going to collapse this regime," Bessent told US broadcaster CNBC. He said that the US would work to isolate Iran economically. "This is going to be the greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world. And we are going to them and saying you are either with us or against us," he said. He said that the strong economic pressure would make "large-scale" military operations unnecessary. "If we are doing the maximum economic pressure, then that means that likely there will not be a large-scale kinetic restart, but I will emphasize that is for no," he said. Asked whether the United States would also pressure China to join in the drive to isolate Iran, he said "many conversations are best to have in private." Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns new US sanctions as 'economic terrorism' Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned new US economic and trade sanctions on Thursday. The ministry said that the measures amount to "economic terrorism" and crimes against humanity, adding that the sanctions will hurt ordinary Iranians. "Sanctions and economic pressure are the other side of the coin of war and military aggression," the ministry said in its statement. It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened "tremendous economc consequences" for "any country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran." Iran executes Afghan national over January protests Iran on Thursday executed an Afghan citizen convicted over the killing of police officers during anti-government protests in January. The Mizan Online portal, which is tied to the Iranian judiciary, reported that Ghaem Hosseini was a foreign national without providing further details. It said he was convicted of "of drawing a weapon and causing fear and terror, creating widespread insecurity, acting against people's physical integrity and national security in a manner that seriously disrupted public order." The Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said that the 21-year-old was from neighboring Afghanistan and was hanged at Isfahan central prison. IHR said that Hosseini was accused of kicking a policeman. It added that Iranian authorities had not presented evidence that Hosseini had carried out any acts that led to the death of police officers. He is the fifth person to be hanged over the case involving the death of four police officers in Isfahan in central Iran in January. He is the second Afghan national to be executed over the protests. Iran is home to the largest Afghan diaspora population in the world, numbering over 4 million. Dozens executed over protests IHR says at least 28 people involved in the protest wave of December 2025 - January 2026 have been executed since March 19. It said that hundreds of others have been sentenced to death or are facing charges which could carry the death penalty. The mass protests in Iran began on 28 December 2025, with millions taking to the streets as demonstrations peaked in January. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said at least 7,000 people were killed in the ensuing crackdown, some 6,500 of them protesters and 214 being security personnel. Turkey, Egypt, Qatar call for compliance with Gaza ceasefire, condemn Israeli strikes Turkey, Egypt and Qatar on Thursday condemned recent Israeli strikes on Gaza in a joint statement. They called on the international community and the US-led Board of Peace to take necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave. "The mediating countries underline that the intensification of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture," the statement read. "The mediating countries stress the imperative for Israel to fully comply with all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and to refrain from actions that could further undermine the ceasefire and escalate tensions," the three countries stressed. "The mediating countries reiterate their call on the international community and the Board of Peace ... to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with th ceasefire and to exert effective pressure to prevent further escalation." What is the Board of Peace's plan for Gaza? Last month, the Board of Peace said it had reached a deal for the complete disarmament of Hamas, classified by multiple countries as a terrorist organization, and other armed groups in Gaza. The 15-point road map aimed at ending the war calls for Israeli troops to withdraw as Hamas gives up its weapons. Weeks later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel rejected the deal, calling instead for the "genuine" disarmament of Hamas before any Israeli withdrawal. Qatar, Turkey and Egypt are all founding members of the 27-country Board of Peace, which was established by US President Donald Trump in January. Vatican expresses 'serious concerns' about implementation of Israel-Lebanon deal The Vatican expressed its concern on Thursday around the implementation of a US-brokered deal between Israel and Lebanon. "The Holy See, whilst welcoming the signing of the document, has expressed serious concerns about the difficulties being encountered in implementing it, and has pledged its support for efforts to that end," the Vatican said. The statement comes after Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican. Aoun called on the Catholic Church to "support Lebanon's efforts to achieve a full Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories, paving the way for the reconstruction of what Israel has destroyed." He also urged the Vatican to "continue their diplomatic efforts" to ensure Israel implements the terms of the US-brokered deal. Lebanon's population is religiously diverse and has the largest concentration of Catholics in the Middle East, with members of the Maronite church particularly present in Beirut and parts of the country's northwest. By convention, the post of Lebanon's president is filled by a Maronite Catholic. What are the terms of the agreement between Lebanon and Israel? The US-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon calls for the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, alongside the deployment of the Lebanese army. As part of its military operations, Israel treats an area 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) into Lebanese territory as a "security zone." Under the terms of the agreement, Israel is to gradually hand back "pilot zones" in the area to Lebanon. Hezbollah has denounced the agreement, calling it a threat to Lebanon's sovereignty. Israel has continued to strike Lebanon and engage in demolition operations in its southern regions since the agreement was reached. Israel warns Turkey against 'dangerous adventures in Syria' Turkey says it will continue supporting Syria's sovereignty after Israel bombed a Syrian air base and accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of dragging his country into "dangerous adventures" there. Armed gunmen seize tanker in Gulf of Aden off Yemen Armed gunmen seized a tanker in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, maritime security agencies said Thursday. "The tanker has reportedly been boarded by six armed persons, who are now in control of the vessel and redirecting it towards Somalia," the European Union's Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) said. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also reported the incident, saying that the tanker issued a distress call as it was approached 136 nautical miles east of Al Mukalla in Yemen. UKMTO did not provide further details and did not say whether the tanker or it screw were safe. Israelis begin moving into settlement evacuated in 2005 Israelis began moving into the settlement of Kadim in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, the Samaria Regional Council said. The council is the administrative body that administers Israeli settlements in parts of the north of the occupied Palestinian territory. The area is home to some 50,000 Israeli settlers. The council said that 30 families had moved into the reestablished settlement, hailing the move as a "historic milestone." They were accompanied by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and regional council head Yossi Dagan. "Twenty-one years after the crime of the expulsion from northern Samaria, today we have completed the rectification," Smotrich said, referring to the 2005 dismantlement of the settlement by Israeli authorities. "These communities constitute a real security buffer for the entire state of Israel," he said. He also vowed to establish another 19 settlements in the northern West Bank. Smotrich himself lives in the settlement of Kedumim in the West Bank. He also heads the Administration for Settlement Affairs, an agency that oversees settlement expansion and is part of the Defense Ministry. Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are illegal under international law. Why did Israel evacuate West Bank settlements in 2005? Kadim is one of four Israeli settlements — alongside Ganim, Sa-Nur and Homesh — in the northern West Bank that were evacuated by Israeli authorities under a 2005 unilateral disengagement plan. The evacuation was largely carried out due to their isolation from major settlement blocs and proximity to densely populated Palestinian areas, including the major towns of Jenin and Nablus. Kadim itself is located on a hilltop just 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) from Jenin. The 2005 disengagement also included the evacuation of all 21 Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip. All four evacuated West Bank settlements have been reestablished by Israeli authorities over the course of 2025 and 2026. Iran calls Trump's 'economic warfare' announcement 'diversion' from US domestic issues Iran has slammed US President Donald Trump's "Economic D-Day" punishment plan against Tehran as a diversion from his country’s economic problems. "The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America's own crisis: unprecedented debt and surging interest costs," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X as he shared snippets of US media outlets reporting on the US gross national debt reaching $40 trillion. He said Trump's latest announcement was a continuation of "failed policies". "Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat — and enmity of Iranians," Araghchi said. The Iranian foreign minister added that "global economy and sovereignty worldwide" was threatened by what he called "US economic terrorism." Britain denounces tender launch for Israeli E1 settlement in West Bank The United Kingdom has summoned Israel's charge d'affaires in London as it condemned Israel’s move to launch a tender for a controversial West Bank settlement project. The plan would build 3,500 new apartments in an area known as E1, which lies between East Jerusalem and the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim. The new development would effectively split the West Bank into two parts. Late on Tuesday, Israel's Land Authority published a tender for the building of the first 1,234 housing units in the project. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Wednesday called the move "an unacceptable and destructive act," saying that it would "endanger the viability of a two-state solution". "I made clear to the Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar that the Israeli government must halt E1 plans immediately, retract the tender and stop all settlement expansion," Miliband said. The UK, Germany, France and Italy had earlier cautioned companies against taking part in tenders for construction projects in the E1 and thereby engaging in "serious violations of international law." Australia 'outraged' over Israel declining to open criminal probe in World Central Kitchen deaths Australia on Thursday summoned Israel's ambassador to protest a decision by its military to not launch criminal investigations into the death of an Australian aid worker during a 2024 Israeli air strike on Gaza. Australian national Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom was among a group of seven World Central Kitchen employees killed on April 1, 2024 when their aid convoy was hit in an Israeli strike. The attack had drawn widespread international condemnation. On Wednesday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it had found no basis to probe the deaths of the charity's staff after a fact-finding and assessment procedure. The IDF said in its report that it had mistakenly identified several individuals in the vehicles as Hamas militants and that the convoy deviated from its planned route. It concluded that "the decisions of the commanders did not raise reasonable suspicion of criminal misconduct." Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who summoned Israeli ambassador Hillel Newman, said relations with Israel were "difficult" after the decision. "This decision falls far short of the accountability we expect," Wong said, adding that Canberra was outraged. Wong deemed Israel's move to not launch criminal proceedings into Frankcom and her colleagues' death as "especially insulting and hurtful" as it was announced on World Humanitarian Day. "We do not have confidence" in Israel's investigation into the killings, she said. "The Australian government will continue to keep pressing Israel for justice." Meanwhile, Newman after meeting Wong expressed "deep sorrow and grief" to Frankcom's family as he spoke to the media. "Israel had no intention to attack or injure in any way the aid workers that were on the convoy," he stressed. He said that Israel's decision was that there was no "criminal liability" and went on to say: "We must respect that conclusion." Trump threatens Iran partners with economic punishment US President Donald Trump has warned any country that supports Iran of economic consequences as war soon approaches its sixth month with no resolution in sight. Trump said on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday that "ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face TREMENDOUS economic consequences." The US leader described his move as "economic warfare" and "isolation" on an unprecedented scale as he stepped up an economic pressure campaign on Iran. "Today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY!" he said, referring to the Islamic Republic in the superlatives-embellished post. Trump said that nobody other than him had given Tehran what he called "a greater opportunity to make a deal". "TRAGICALLY, for them, they have failed to take it," he said. Trump said that Washington needed the support of all its allies to isolate Iran and counter the threat posed by the country. He compared his plan to an "ECONOMIC D-DAY". There were no details of what Trump’s economic steps against nations supporting Iran would look like, Trump also did not mention any country by name, other than Iran. Iran media reacts to Trump’s "economic warfare" warning Iran’s Fars news agency on

CAIRO - 16 August 2026: Foreign ministers from Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia condemned Israel’s rejection of the roadmap to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. In a Sunday statement, the top diplomats also condemned Israel's refusal of Palestinian statehood. The statement noted that Israel’s stance directly threatens the execution of the comprehensive plan backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, placing full responsibility on Israel for obstructing peace efforts in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. Accepted by Palestinian factions, the roadmap represents the culmination of intense diplomatic efforts by Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, the U.S., the High Representative for Gaza, and the Peace Council. It outlines crucial steps to limit weaponry alongside the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of an international stability force, the transfer of administrative authority to the National Committee for Gaza Administration, and reconstruction efforts. The ministers urged continued active U.S. engagement to oblige Israel to comply fully with the plan and prevent further delays. They warned that Israel bears direct responsibility for any deterioration on the ground resulting from its refusal. Reiterating that lasting peace requires a two-state solution based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, the ministers called on the Peace Council, supported by the U.S., to take immediate measures to safeguard the plan’s implementation.

The eight countries called on the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and take concrete steps to compel Israel to respect its obligations under international law and international humanitarian law. Eight Arab and Islamic countries condemned on Thursday the continued Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, calling on the international community to take practical measures to halt them, and stressing that achieving a just and comprehensive peace requires launching a serious political process that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The call came in a joint statement by the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, in which they expressed their “strongest condemnation and denunciation” of the ongoing Israeli operations targeting, according to the statement, health facilities and civil infrastructure, causing civilian casualties, including women and children. The ministers affirmed that these practices constitute “a grave violation of international law, including international humanitarian law,” underscoring that their continuation constitutes a breach of Israel’s legal obligations and undermines international and regional efforts aimed at implementing the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip. The statement noted that these violations come in the wake of the U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of acceptance of the Palestinian factions’ roadmap, including measures related to arms restraint, warning that continued escalation threatens to derail the political process and return the region to a new cycle of confrontations, in addition to deepening the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The foreign ministers stressed that protecting civilians, ensuring the safety of medical facilities and workers in the health and humanitarian sectors, and allowing the entry of humanitarian aid and medical and relief supplies into all areas of Gaza immediately, safely, and without obstacles, are legal obligations that cannot be reversed under any circumstances. They also affirmed that what is happening in the Gaza Strip cannot be separated from the assaults carried out by settlers in the occupied West Bank, along with the settlement expansion and unilateral Israeli measures aimed at changing the status quo in occupied Jerusalem. The ministers viewed these practices collectively as a “systematic policy” designed to impose new realities by force, undermine the foundations of a two-state solution, and marginalize the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights, in violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. The eight countries urged the international community, especially the Security Council, to shoulder its legal and moral responsibilities, take effective steps to compel Israel to respect its obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, and hold accountable those responsible for egregious violations, contributing to protecting civilians and ensuring the complete implementation of the agreement and a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. They reaffirmed their categorical rejection of any Israeli attempts to annex the occupied Palestinian territories, impose Israeli sovereignty over them, or forcibly displace Palestinians, stressing that the region’s future cannot be built on faits accomplis or changing borders by force. The statement emphasized that the only path to a just and comprehensive peace lies in launching a serious political process that leads to the implementation of a two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with sovereignty on the 1967 borders, with its capital in East Jerusalem, in line with international legitimacy resolutions. The positions of the ministerial committee stemming from the Arab and Islamic summit come amid the ongoing war in Gaza and growing international and regional pressure to reach a ceasefire and end the escalating humanitarian crisis. Since the outbreak of the war on October 7, 2023, international and regional calls to protect civilians and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza have intensified, even as military operations continue and concerns grow about their humanitarian and political consequences in Gaza and the region. Diplomatic efforts related to the Palestinian file focus on several tracks, including supporting mediation efforts led by Egypt and Qatar with international participation aimed at reaching a ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, alongside calls to prevent the expansion of escalation in the region. Issues of forcible displacement and demographic changes in the Palestinian territories, along with the future of Gaza and its relationship with the West Bank, also form key themes in Arab and Islamic positions, which reaffirm rejection of unilateral measures that would alter the on-ground reality.

Palestinians pay homage to the mortal remains of nine Palestinians, including a child. - Europe Press/Contacto/Bilal Osama MADRID, Aug 20 (EUROPE PRESS) - Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey expressed this Thursday their condemnation of the wave of Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, stressing that their actions undermine efforts to stabilize the territory, and therefore they demand that they adhere to their obligations within the context of the plan designed by Donald Trump. As mediating countries, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey have indicated their “strong condemnation” of the recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that they have left civilian victims, including women and children, and expressing their deep concern about ongoing violations. “The mediating countries state that the escalation of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical stage, in which intensive efforts are being made to implement the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, including the meeting between the Peace Council and Israeli officials, and the adoption of constructive steps in the negotiating process,” they added. In this way, this group of countries asks Israel to “fully comply with all of its obligations under the ceasefire agreement,” and to refrain from any action that “could weaken the ceasefire or lead to an escalation of tensions.” They thereby urge the international community to take the “necessary measures” to ensure compliance with the ceasefire in Gaza and “exert effective pressure to prevent any further escalation,” in light of the Israeli offensive. QATAR SAYS THAT “THE BALL IS IN ISRAEL’S COURT” Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, stressed at a press conference from the Egyptian city of El Alamein — where he met with his counterpart, Badr Abdelatty — that “the ball is in Israel’s court,” after the various Palestinian factions’ support for the second phase of the plan. “We find ourselves at a decisive stage after the Palestinian factions announced their acceptance of the peace plan and their willingness to move forward on the withdrawal of weapons, and now the ball is in the Israeli side’s court,” he said. In this regard, he lamented that despite Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey’s intense efforts to reach this stage in the Gaza conflict, the Israeli side continues with violations and attacks on civilians, the escalation of settlement activities, and its aggression in Lebanon and Syria, undermining stability in the region.

The United Arab Emirates, one of Israel's closest allies in the Arab world, joined seven other Muslim countries in condemning Jerusalem's rejection of President Donald Trump's plan for postwar Gaza, saying it "fundamentally undermines the collective efforts undertaken to achieve a just and lasting peace." The joint statement – signed by Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan – was issued during Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner's visit to the Middle East amid tensions between Jerusalem and Washington over the rejection. Kushner landed in Israel on Sunday night after meeting with Hamas leaders in Cairo. Officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey also attended Kushner's meetings with senior Hamas officials. Reuters reported, citing a diplomatic source, that Nikolay Mladenov, chairman of the Board of Peace for Gaza, also attended some of the meetings. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party said on X in response that the countries "want to take down" Netanyahu so that former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot and Democrats chairman Yair Golan can "give them what they want," adding: "This won't happen." Earlier this month, Netanyahu rebuffed the 15-point roadmap for Gaza unveiled by Trump's Board of Peace, saying the IDF will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is disarmed. "I wish to be precise here: Israel does not accept the 15-point document," he said at the start of a cabinet meeting. "I have heard people saying: 'You didn't say it.' So here I am saying it again: Israel does not accept the 15-point document." The eight foreign ministers who signed the statement called on the Board of Peace to "take immediate and concrete measures" within its mandate to uphold the integrity of the roadmap and prevent any party from obstructing its implementation. The ministers also reiterated their support for a two-state solution, saying that "a just, lasting and comprehensive peace" can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions. Kushner's visit to Israel comes amid tensions between Israel and the United States over implementation of the agreement with Hamas and Israeli opposition to the Board of Peace's framework. Ron Dermer, a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former strategic affairs minister, met with Trump administration officials in Washington about two weeks ago, two sources familiar with the matter told Haaretz. According to one source, Dermer's mission was to resolve the dispute with the United States. The dispute erupted over objections Israel raised to the agreement reached by mediators and the Board of Peace with Hamas. Although Dermer stepped down from his official position last November, his name has emerged in recent months as someone involved in sensitive diplomatic contacts on Israel's behalf, including on Lebanon at the beginning of the war with Iran. According to the source, U.S. officials were furious that Israel submitted its objections so late, only after the agreement had already been reached, despite having been briefed for months on the framework presented to Hamas. Another source familiar with the matter, however, said that Israel maintains it was not aware of the framework until Trump and the Board of Peace announced that an agreement had been reached. The source estimated that Israel may have meant that it had not been briefed on all the changes made to the framework during the negotiations in Egypt. Nevertheless, as Haaretz reported, an Israeli delegation visited El Alamein, Egypt, during the final stage of the talks, on the eve of the announcement of the agreement.

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar strongly condemned the latest Israeli attacks in Gaza in a joint statement, stating that Israel must comply with its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and refrain from steps that could escalate tensions. The mediating countries noted that "the intensification of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical time when efforts to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict are ongoing, including talks between the Gaza Peace Council and Israeli authorities, during which constructive steps in the negotiation process were being taken." The statement also stressed that the international community and the Gaza Peace Council must take the necessary steps to ensure the ceasefire is implemented and to prevent further escalation. Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemned the latest Israeli attacks in Gaza and, in a joint statement, said that Israel must comply with its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and refrain from steps that could escalate tensions. The mediating countries noted that "the intensification of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical time when efforts to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict are ongoing, including talks between the Gaza Peace Council and Israeli authorities, and constructive steps are being taken in the negotiation process." The statement also highlighted that the international community and the Gaza Peace Council must take the necessary steps to ensure the ceasefire is implemented and to prevent further escalation.

Breaking News | Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar Issue Joint Response to Israel Breaking News... Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar strongly condemned Israel’s latest assaults that have led to civilian deaths, including women and children, in the Gaza Strip. Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemned Israel’s attacks that caused civilian deaths in Gaza. The three countries said the attacks have undermined efforts toward a ceasefire. Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar issued a joint statement regarding Israel’s recent assaults on the Gaza Strip. The mediator trio strongly condemned attacks that resulted in civilian deaths, including women and children. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also spoke. He noted that they discussed the Syria issue: "As part of the diplomatic contacts we are conducting regarding the latest developments in our region, today I spoke by telephone with my Egyptian counterpart Bedir Abdullatif and my Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud. In our discussions, we evaluated the obstacles in implementing the Gaza peace plan and the steps we can take. Together with valued colleagues, we also addressed the latest developments in Syria. We reiterated our strong support for establishing peace and stability in Syria. In our discussions, we also assessed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the latest point reached in ongoing negotiations among the involved countries. As three brotherly countries that seek peace and prosperity in our region, we will continue to strengthen our cooperation and coordination in all areas." THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS RELEASED THE STATEMENT The following expressions appeared in the statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "The Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the State of Qatar, as mediator countries, strongly condemn Israel’s latest attacks that have led to the loss of civilian lives, including women and children, in the Gaza Strip, and express deep concern over ongoing violations. The mediator countries, including the meeting between the Peace Council and Israeli officials, emphasize that intensive efforts toward implementing the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict are continuing and that constructive steps are being taken in the negotiation process, while noting that Israel’s intensified attacks hinder regional and international efforts." The three countries stressed that Israel must fully fulfill its obligations stemming from the ceasefire agreement. They also urged the international community and the United Nations Security Council to act to prevent further escalation. In the joint statement, the following was said: "The mediator countries stress that Israel must fully comply with all obligations under the ceasefire agreement and must refrain from actions that could further undermine the ceasefire or escalate tensions. In the face of the destructive consequences of ongoing Israeli aggression in the region, the mediator countries reiter call on the international community and the United Nations Security Council, supported by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and led by the Peace Council under President Trump, to take necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and prevent further escalation."

ANKARA, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, which have been trying to mediate an end to the Gaza conflict, condemned recent Israeli strikes in the Palestinian enclave, urging Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and avoid steps that could escalate tension. Their joint statement followed Israeli strikes that have killed at least 16 Palestinians in Gaza since Tuesday, according to medics; Israel says it is targeting Hamas militants. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner wrapped up a regional visit on Monday without advancing President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war. “The intensification of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, as intensive efforts are under way to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” they said. The international community and Trump’s Board of Peace, which is overseeing the ceasefire, must take the necessary steps to ensure compliance and prevent further escalation, they added. A proposed roadmap envisaged Hamas giving up its weapons in phases as Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza and halted military operations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected that sequencing, insisting that Hamas must fully disarm before an Israeli withdrawal. Hamas has demanded that Israel adhere to the ceasefire and withdraw its forces from Gaza. Hamas has also disputed the sequencing of how Trump’s plan should be implemented. At least 1,283 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect last October, according to Gazan health officials, while the Israeli military says four Israeli soldiers have been killed. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu in Ankara, Eman Abouhassira in Dubai and Nidal al-Mughrabi in Cairo; Editing by Kirsten Donovan and Philippa Fletcher)

The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s rejection of a 15-point document presented by the Peace Board of the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Gaza Conflict According to the Arab countries, the rejection confirms that Israel is responsible for obstructing efforts to achieve peace. "These positions amount to a direct rejection of the Comprehensive Plan, jeopardize its implementation, and fundamentally undermine the collective efforts undertaken to achieve a just and lasting peace," the statement cited by Al Jazeera reads. "This rejection confirms that Israel is now responsible for obstructing efforts to achieve peace in Gaza and in the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory." According to the Qatari media outlet, the communiqué notes that the roadmap has been "accepted" by Palestinian factions, is the result of "broad mediator efforts" and constitutes a "vital milestone for the dismantling of weapons, concurrently with the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of the International Stabilization Force, the transfer of administrative authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, and the reconstruction of Gaza."

Supervised AI Summary Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have jointly condemned Israel’s rejection of Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, holding it responsible for obstructing peace efforts in Palestine. Jared Kushner, Trump’s adviser, met in Egypt with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and other officials to discuss the implementation of the 15-point plan, which Israel rejects. The meeting focused on the situation in Gaza and the ceasefire agreement from the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit. Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the plan, demanding the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and an end to the attacks. Israel insists on keeping its army in Gaza until Hamas is disarmed, complicating the plan for peace. * Supervised by journalists. Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have condemned in a joint statement the Israeli rejection of the plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Gaza. In this way, these countries assure that the Israelis are responsible for obstructing peace efforts in Palestinian territory. They did so on the day Jared Kushner, son-in-law and advisor to the Republican leader, arrived in Egypt on an unannounced visit. He met with the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, on a day that contacts with Hamas intensified regarding the implementation of Trump’s 15-point plan, a roadmap rejected by the Israelis. Kushner met in the Mediterranean city of Al-Alamein with Al-Sisi in the presence of Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, and the head of the General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel, who hours earlier had received a delegation from the Palestinian movement Hamas led by its leader, Yahya Sinwar, according to the spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Mohamed al-Shenawi, in a statement. The meeting focused on the situation in Gaza and efforts to advance the implementation of the ceasefire reached during the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit, held in October 2025. During the meeting, Al-Sisi underscored the need for all parties to fulfill their obligations under the truce, according to the note, which did not reference Israel’s refusal of Trump’s plan. This meeting occurred after Yahya Sinwar met with Kamel to discuss “ways to complete the implementation of the resolutions” from the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, as well as the 15-point plan presented by Trump to end the war in Gaza and begin the reconstruction of the Palestinian enclave. Kushner will also meet with Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’s leader According to unnamed sources cited by Saudi channel Al Arabiya, Kushner will also meet with Sinwar, as well as the representative of the Peace Board that oversees the truce, Nikolai Mladenov, and representatives of the mediating countries, in a meeting focused on “moving forward with the implementation of Trump’s plan rather than renegotiating its terms.” For its part, Hamas’s delegation reaffirmed during its meeting with Kamel its commitment to the American plan, which among its main points includes the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the disarmament of the movement and other armed groups, and the transfer of civilian control of the enclave to a national governance committee. Hamas’s position maintains that one of its main demands is the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza before proceeding with disarmament and calls for an end to Israeli attacks, after which, according to its leader, more than 1,200 people have died in the enclave since the October 2025 ceasefire. Israel, for its part, insists on keeping its army in Gaza until the total disarmament of Hamas is achieved, one of the main differences that complicate the implementation of the U.S. roadmap and the consolidation of the ceasefire. Sunday’s contacts come after Qatar, one of the main mediators, lamented last week that Israel continues to “delay” the application of the truce and urged the international community to pressure for the agreement to be fulfilled.

Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, in a joint statement, strongly condemned the recent military attacks carried out by the Israeli occupation army on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the deaths of several civilians. The three countries called for urgent implementation of the provisions of the ceasefire agreement, warning that continued violations by Israel undermine regional and international efforts to achieve stability. The statement affirmed that the repeated Israeli operations constitute an obstacle to diplomatic efforts, especially at this sensitive phase the region is going through. The countries stressed the need for the Israeli government to fully comply with its obligations under the truce agreement, warning that any new escalation by Israel could lead to the collapse of the agreement and a widening of the conflict. In closing, the signatories renewed their call to the international community and to the Peace Council (led by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump) to shoulder their responsibilities to enforce full compliance with the truce, ensure protection of Palestinian civilians, and prevent any Israeli actions that could lead to an escalation threatening the prospects for peace in the region. Editor: Ammar Al-Katib

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned ​recent Israeli strikes in ‌Gaza, saying in a joint statement that Israel must comply with ​its obligations under a ceasefire ​agreement and refrain from steps ⁠that could escalate tensions. "The ​mediating countries underline that the intensification ​of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, ​as intensive efforts are ​under way to implement the Comprehensive Plan ‌to ⁠End the Gaza Conflict, including the meeting between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials, ​and ​constructive steps ⁠are being taken in the negotiation process," ​they said. Reporting by Reuters Turkey, Egypt and Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned ​recent Israeli strikes in ‌Gaza, saying in a joint statement that Israel must comply with ​its obligations under a ceasefire ​agreement and refrain from steps ⁠that could escalate tensions. "The ​mediating countries underline that the intensification ​of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, ​as intensive efforts are ​under way to implement the Comprehensive Plan ‌to ⁠End the Gaza Conflict, including the meeting between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials, ​and ​constructive steps ⁠are being taken in the negotiation process," ​they said. Reporting by Reuters Copyright © 2014 - 2026.Middle East Eye. All rights reserved.Only England and Wales jurisdiction apply in all legal matters. Middle East Eye          ISSN 2634-2456

Creating new perspectives since 2009 August 20, 2026 at 2:31 pm Relatives and local residents attend the funeral ceremony for 50 Palestinians, whose bodies were recovered from the rubble of buildings destroyed in intense Israeli bombardments, at the courtyard of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on August 20, 2026. [Mohammed Asad/Middle East Monitor] Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip that killed civilians, including women and children, warning that the escalation threatens ongoing efforts to implement the ceasefire,Anadolureports. In a joint statement, the three countries, acting as mediators, expressed “deep concern” over continued violations and said the intensification of Israeli attacks was undermining regional and international efforts at a critical stage. They said intensive efforts were underway to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, citing a meeting between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials as well as “constructive steps” in the negotiation process. “The mediating countries stress the imperative for Israel to fully comply with all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and to refrain from actions that could further undermine the ceasefire and escalate tensions,” the statement said. Pointing to the “devastating consequences of the continued Israeli aggression” in the region, Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar renewed their call on the international community and the Board of Peace to take steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire. “In view of the devastating consequences of the continued Israeli aggression in the region, the mediating countries reiterate their call on the international community and the Board of Peace, under the leadership of President Trump and as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and to exert effective pressure to prevent further escalation,” the statement said. READ:Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire deal could collapse, holds mediators responsible for restraining Israel This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply. Δ

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar have condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the recent Israeli assaults on the Gaza Strip in a joint statement describing them as intermediary countries. The joint statement issued by the foreign ministries said: “The Republic of Turkey, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the State of Qatar, in their capacity as intermediary states, condemn in the strongest terms the recent Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, which have led to the death of civilians, including women and children, and express deep concern over the ongoing violations.” The intermediary countries stressed that Israel's escalation of its assaults undermines regional and international efforts at a critical stage in which intensive efforts are continuing to implement the comprehensive plan to end the war in Gaza, while taking constructive steps in the negotiations process. The statement emphasized the need for Israel to fully comply with all its commitments under the ceasefire agreement and to refrain from any actions that could further undermine the ceasefire and escalate tensions. The three countries reaffirmed — in light of the devastating consequences of the ongoing Israeli aggression in the region — their call on the international community and the Peace Council (backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803) to pressure to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and to prevent further escalation.

Wafaa Shurafa, Associated PressWafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Leave your feedback DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new U.S. efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Just two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks in the Gaza Strip, at least 10 people were killed Wednesday in two strikes, according to local hospitals and the Palestinian Red Crescent. Israeli troops also crossed the ceasefire line in southern Gaza and detained a Hamas police colonel at dawn Wednesday, two witnesses and a Hamas official said. WATCH:Palestinian American family recounts siege of West Bank home by Israeli settlers Israel's military said one of the strikes on Wednesday, in the area of Nuseirat refugee camp, struck a Hamas commander who had participated in the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, in which 1,200 people, mostly civilians, were killed and 251 abducted. A second strike in the Tuffah area of Gaza City struck four Hamas militants gathering in a police station, the military said, claiming they were planning to carry out attacks against Israeli troops. Israel's military said a strike the day before targeted a meeting of four Hamas commanders and additional militants. WATCH:'Act of terror': U.S. condemns Israeli settler siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank The commanders killed included Muhammad Hamdi Ahmad Al-Masri, Muhammad Attar and Muhammad Fathi Hussein Nasser, all accused of carrying out terrorist attacks against Israeli troops, and Samed Samir Harb Abu Habal, who infiltrated Israeli territory during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, according to a statement from Israel's military. The Hamas-run Interior Ministry said the Wednesday Gaza City strike on the police station killed eight police officers and a 13-year-old girl. Two officers were women, it said. One person was killed in Nuseirat. On Tuesday evening, an Israeli strike on a busy seaside cafe killed seven Palestinians, including a child, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. READ MORE:Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce Jared Kushner, a U.S. negotiator and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, held a marathon meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, in which he asked Israel's leader to draw down attacks on Gaza, a person familiar with the meeting said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to brief journalists. Also on Wednesday, Israel's military said it had completed reviews of 150 incidents of troop conduct during the war in Gaza and would launch criminal investigations into the 2024 killings of a 5-year-old girl and her family, as well as of 15 Palestinian paramedics in 2025. The deadly strikes in Gaza on Tuesday and Wednesday exacted more casualties even as a ceasefire that's been in place since October has significantly diminished the fighting in the tiny enclave where more than 2 million Palestinians live. Since the ceasefire, Israeli strikes have killed at least 1,273 people, according to health officials in Gaza. The nearly three-year Israel-Hamas war has killed more than 73,400 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The ministry, which was part of the recently dissolved Hamas-run government, maintains detailed records viewed as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and international organizations. It doesn't distinguish between civilians and militants, but says women and children make up around half of the toll. In the early hours of Wednesday, at least 15 Israeli troops entered the Muwasi coastal area, west of the city of Khan Younis, two residents and a Hamas official said. READ MORE:Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics Accompanied by armed men, the troops stormed the tent of Sabri Abdel-All, a colonel for the Hamas-led Blue Police in Khan Younis. They also detained another resident identified as Nashat Ezzat Zaarab, they said. The two residents and the Hamas official spoke on condition of anonymity for their safety. On the diplomatic front, the ceasefire also appears stalled. Trump's initial ceasefire plan laid out a broad vision for ending Hamas' rule in Gaza and rebuilding the territory, much of which was reduced to rubble during the war. But since last fall, major sticking points have emerged on the conditions of Hamas' disarmament and Israel's withdrawal — and which should come first. Earlier this month, Trump announced that Hamas had agreed to disarm. But Hamas said it would begin to disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws, adding that laying down its heavy weapons would come later and be contingent on the creation of a Palestinian state — something Israel's government rejects. READ MORE:Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed Netanyahu also pushed back on the deal, saying Israel won't withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed. After Wednesday's strikes, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem lashed out at the Board of Peace — the body Trump established to oversee the ceasefire — saying it has provided a "cover" for Israel to escalate its attacks in Gaza instead of pressuring it to abide by the ceasefire agreement. Associated Press journalists Julia Frankel and Giovanna Dell'Orto in Jerusalem; Sam Mednick in Tel Aviv, Israel; and Samy Magdy in Cairo contributed. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Left:People walk at a site destroyed during the Israeli offensive, in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, Aug. 18, 2026. Photo by Mahmoud Issa/Reuters ByJulia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press ByJulia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press BySamy Magdy, Julia Frankel, Cara Anna, Associated Press ByBassem Mroue, Associated Press ByNick Schifrin, Kayan Taraporevala ByNick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi ByAssociated Press ByRodney Muhumuza, Associated Press ByWafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Wafaa Shurafa, Associated PressWafaa Shurafa, Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new U.S. efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Just two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks in the Gaza Strip, at least 10 people were killed Wednesday in two strikes, according to local hospitals and the Palestinian Red Crescent. Israeli troops also crossed the ceasefire line in southern Gaza and detained a Hamas police colonel at dawn Wednesday, two witnesses and a Hamas official said. WATCH:Palestinian American family recounts siege of West Bank home by Israeli settlers Israel's military said one of the strikes on Wednesday, in the area of Nuseirat refugee camp, struck a Hamas commander who had participated in the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, in which 1,200 people, mostly civilians, were killed and 251 abducted. A second strike in the Tuffah area of Gaza City struck four Hamas militants gathering in a police station, the military said, claiming they were planning to carry out attacks against Israeli troops. Israel's military said a strike the day before targeted a meeting of four Hamas commanders and additional militants. WATCH:'Act of terror': U.S. condemns Israeli settler siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank The commanders killed included Muhammad Hamdi Ahmad Al-Masri, Muhammad Attar and Muhammad Fathi Hussein Nasser, all accused of carrying out terrorist attacks against Israeli troops, and Samed Samir Harb Abu Habal, who infiltrated Israeli territory during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, according to a statement from Israel's military. The Hamas-run Interior Ministry said the Wednesday Gaza City strike on the police station killed eight police officers and a 13-year-old girl. Two officers were women, it said. One person was killed in Nuseirat. On Tuesday evening, an Israeli strike on a busy seaside cafe killed seven Palestinians, including a child, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. READ MORE:Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce Jared Kushner, a U.S. negotiator and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, held a marathon meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, in which he asked Israel's leader to draw down attacks on Gaza, a person familiar with the meeting said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to brief journalists. Also on Wednesday, Israel's military said it had completed reviews of 150 incidents of troop conduct during the war in Gaza and would launch criminal investigations into the 2024 killings of a 5-year-old girl and her family, as well as of 15 Palestinian paramedics in 2025. The deadly strikes in Gaza on Tuesday and Wednesday exacted more casualties even as a ceasefire that's been in place since October has significantly diminished the fighting in the tiny enclave where more than 2 million Palestinians live. Since the ceasefire, Israeli strikes have killed at least 1,273 people, according to health officials in Gaza. The nearly three-year Israel-Hamas war has killed more than 73,400 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The ministry, which was part of the recently dissolved Hamas-run government, maintains detailed records viewed as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and international organizations. It doesn't distinguish between civilians and militants, but says women and children make up around half of the toll. In the early hours of Wednesday, at least 15 Israeli troops entered the Muwasi coastal area, west of the city of Khan Younis, two residents and a Hamas official said. READ MORE:Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics Accompanied by armed men, the troops stormed the tent of Sabri Abdel-All, a colonel for the Hamas-led Blue Police in Khan Younis. They also detained another resident identified as Nashat Ezzat Zaarab, they said. The two residents and the Hamas official spoke on condition of anonymity for their safety. On the diplomatic front, the ceasefire also appears stalled. Trump's initial ceasefire plan laid out a broad vision for ending Hamas' rule in Gaza and rebuilding the territory, much of which was reduced to rubble during the war. But since last fall, major sticking points have emerged on the conditions of Hamas' disarmament and Israel's withdrawal — and which should come first. Earlier this month, Trump announced that Hamas had agreed to disarm. But Hamas said it would begin to disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws, adding that laying down its heavy weapons would come later and be contingent on the creation of a Palestinian state — something Israel's government rejects. READ MORE:Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed Netanyahu also pushed back on the deal, saying Israel won't withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed. After Wednesday's strikes, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem lashed out at the Board of Peace — the body Trump established to oversee the ceasefire — saying it has provided a "cover" for Israel to escalate its attacks in Gaza instead of pressuring it to abide by the ceasefire agreement. Associated Press journalists Julia Frankel and Giovanna Dell'Orto in Jerusalem; Sam Mednick in Tel Aviv, Israel; and Samy Magdy in Cairo contributed. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. ByJulia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press ByJulia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press BySamy Magdy, Julia Frankel, Cara Anna, Associated Press ByBassem Mroue, Associated Press ByNick Schifrin, Kayan Taraporevala ByNick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi ByAssociated Press ByRodney Muhumuza, Associated Press ByWafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

QNA DOHA Qatar and seven Arab and Islamic countries have condemned Israel’s declared rejection of a roadmap intended to complete the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, while also denouncing Israel’s rejection of Palestinian statehood. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for the immediate and full implementation of the plan, stating that it is essential to address Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, restore security and stability, and begin reconstruction. The foreign ministers said Israel’s rejection of the roadmap and Palestinian statehood amounts to a repudiation of the broader plan and threatens international efforts to end the war and establish lasting peace. According to the statement, the roadmap was accepted by Palestinian factions and represents the outcome of mediation efforts involving Qatar, Egypt, Türkiye, the United States, the High Representative of Gaza and the Board of Peace. The roadmap calls for the decommissioning of weapons alongside the withdrawal of Israeli forces, deployment of an International Stabilisation Force, transfer of administrative authority in Gaza to a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, and the reconstruction of the territory. The eight countries urged Washington to maintain an active role in ensuring that Israel complies with the commitments and arrangements contained in the plan. They warned that continued rejection, obstruction or delays could worsen conditions on the ground and hinder efforts to end the conflict. The ministers also reaffirmed their support for Palestinian self-determination and a two-state solution. They said a lasting peace requires the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. The statement further called on the Board of Peace to take immediate and concrete measures, with US support, to protect the integrity of the comprehensive plan and prevent any party from obstructing its implementation. The eight foreign ministers said advancing the roadmap and the second phase of Trump’s plan is necessary to create conditions for Gaza’s reconstruction, humanitarian recovery and a broader regional peace.

They expressed your concern, you the defeated ones, for it is your only weapon and your only means to hide your persistent cowardice in front of baby, child, woman, and elderly killers. Were you ever sincere and honest intermediaries? Weren’t you always a lever of pressure on the resistance in Gaza? Do you, the fearmongers, think that the Zionist gangs pay attention to your trifles, which have foul-smelling noses and filth? Why don’t you remain silent, for silence in a state of incapacity is wisdom? Have the Zionist gangs ever respected treaties, agreements, pledges, and what is falsely and deceitfully called international law and legitimacy, among other fake labels, so that you would adhere to them today? Do you not know these facts? Then why do you lie to yourselves before lying to us? About which international community are you speaking? About which Peace Council are you talking, you people of surrender, submission, and compliance? When has the bully Trump been a man of peace to lead what is called the Peace Council? Wasn’t he the same one who said Zionist crimes are self-defense? Isn’t this bulldog, in his flesh and bone, the one who sends killing and destruction weapons through aircraft and ships to the Zionist entity? Wasn’t this deceiver the one who gave the green light to kill the largest number of innocents in Gaza? Guide me, may God have mercy on you, to this peace in the era of Zionist-American and Arab treachery? Have you forgotten 100,000 Palestinian dead and tens of thousands injured? Didn’t you follow how Gaza was destroyed entirely in the greatest crime of genocide known in your black era? Isn’t your mediation all of you suspect? Aren’t you all in the Zionist-American axis? The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: “Whoever believes in God and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.” Blessed are the guarantors who use the excess of their splitting voice against the occupying Kiln to force it to implement what was agreed upon. Fear does not make the dead come to life. More astonishing are those who say that the guarantor states of peace in Gaza stand as mere observers; look, these guarantors feel anxious, and this anxiety will generate condemnation and perhaps denunciation, and matters may reach “strongest expressions of condemnation.” This is from the Arab and Muslim guarantors. And as for the greatest guarantor, Uncle Ivanka, he is busy opening Hormuz, for from Hormuz he plans to pressure Netanyahu’s hand; he has now tasked his son-in-law to worry due to the obstruction of peace in Gaza. Now the only human being is Hormuz and Hormuz, and Hormuz again and again; everything else can be postponed and Hormuz-ization… Hormuz… Hormuz… Hormuz. Express your concern, you the defeated, for it is your only weapon and your only means to hide your lasting cowardice before the baby, child, woman, and elderly killers. Were you ever serious and honest mediators? Weren’t you always a tool of pressure on the resistance in Gaza? Do you, the fearmongers, think that the Zionist gangs pay attention to your trifles whose noses stink with foul odor and filth? Why don’t you remain silent, for silence in a state of incapacity is wisdom? Have the Zionist gangs ever respected treaties, agreements, pledges, and what is falsely called by law and legitimacy and other fake labels so that you would adhere to them today? Do you not know these facts? Then why do you lie to yourselves before lying to us? About which international community are you speaking? About which Peace Council are you talking, you group of surrender, submission, and obedience? When has the bully Trump been a man of peace to lead what is called the Peace Council? Wasn’t he the same one who said Zionist crimes – are they self-defense? Isn’t this bulldog, with his flesh and bones, the one who sends weaponry of killing and destruction through airplanes and ships to the Zionist entity? Wasn’t this deceiver the one who gave the green light to kill the greatest number of innocents in Gaza? Guide me, may God have mercy on you, to this peace in the Zionist-American era and Arab treachery? Have you forgotten 100,000 Palestinian dead and tens of thousands injured? Didn’t you follow how Gaza was completely destroyed in the greatest genocide known in your black era? Isn’t your mediation all of you suspect? Aren’t you all in the Zionist-American axis? The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: “Whoever believes in God and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.” Blessed are the guarantors who use their excessive splitting voice against the occupier to compel him to implement what has been agreed upon. Fear does not make the dead come to life. 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ANKARA, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, which have been trying to mediate an end to the Gaza conflict, condemned recent Israeli strikes in the Palestinian enclave, urging Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and avoid steps that could escalate tension. Their joint statement followed Israeli strikes that have killed at least 16 Palestinians in Gaza since Tuesday, according to medics; Israel says it is targeting Hamas militants. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner wrapped up a regional visit on Monday without advancing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war. Sign up here. "The intensification of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, as intensive efforts are under way to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict," they said. The international community and Trump's Board of Peace, which is overseeing the ceasefire, must take the necessary steps to ensure compliance and prevent further escalation, they added. A proposed roadmap envisaged Hamas giving up its weapons in phases as Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza and halted military operations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected that sequencing, insisting that Hamas must fully disarm before an Israeli withdrawal. Hamas has demanded that Israel adhere to the ceasefire and withdraw its forces from Gaza. Hamas has also disputed the sequencing of how Trump's plan should be implemented. At least 1,283 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect last October, according to Gazan health officials, while the Israeli military says four Israeli soldiers have been killed. Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu in Ankara, Eman Abouhassira in Dubai and Nidal al-Mughrabi in Cairo; Editing by Kirsten Donovan and Philippa Fletcher Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

At a time when the humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the Gaza Strip, Egypt continues its relief efforts to support the Palestinians, by dispatching convoys loaded with food, medicine, fuel, and shelter supplies, in an effort to meet part of the increasing needs of the people in the sector. In contrast, the West Bank is witnessing a new surge in Israeli settlement expansion, especially as the E1 plan in East Jerusalem moves forward, amid UN and Arab warnings about its implications for the future of Palestinian lands and the potential establishment of a Palestinian state. While humanitarian aid to Gaza continues and settlement measures in the West Bank intensify, the Palestinian scene remains marked by intertwined humanitarian and political challenges that define a highly complex phase. Egypt continues to provide humanitarian assistance to support the Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip. Mohamed Adel, a reporter for Extra News from in front of the Rafah crossing, said that Egyptian efforts to provide aid and various forms of support and relief to residents of the Gaza Strip remain ongoing, noting the dispatch of a new convoy as part of the "Ziad Al-Aza" convoys from Egypt to the sector. He explained during a brief with presenter Darin Mostafa on Extra News that the new convoy, which has been mobilized since this morning, departed from in front of the Rafah border crossing toward the Kerem Shalom crossing, in preparation for entering what it carries of supplies and various aid, aimed at alleviating the suffering of the sector’s residents. He added that the convoy includes tons of aid, including food baskets containing dry food materials and goods needed by Gaza’s residents, given the humanitarian crisis the sector is experiencing. He pointed out that the convoy also includes trucks loaded with medical supplies and therapeutic and relief materials, along with personal care items. The convoy also includes trucks loaded with petroleum products necessary to run the remaining vital facilities inside the Gaza Strip, including buildings, bakeries, desalination plants, and other facilities that still operate and provide essential services to residents. The correspondent for Extra News noted that the aid also includes shelter supplies, foremost among them tents and mattresses, to meet part of the increasing humanitarian needs of the sector’s residents. Israel is expanding its settlement plan in the West Bank… details with our correspondent. Wohla Al-Salimin, a correspondent for Al-Qahira News Channel from Ramallah, said that the discussion revolves around a new plan for expansion of settlements in the Jerusalem area, noting that the plan has already entered the implementation phase, according to what the Separation Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission announced, and is no longer just structural plans. Al-Salamin explained during a brief with journalist Ahmed Eid on Al-Qahira News Channel that the E1 project plan involves constructing a large number of settlement units in the area, which would sever the West Bank and divide its north from its south, in addition to isolating East Jerusalem and its environs from the rest of the Palestinian lands, threatening the possibility of establishing a future Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders. She pointed out that settlement expansion is progressing at a rapid pace, amid wide international condemnations and warnings, noting that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for Israel to adhere to international law and UN resolutions and not proceed with settlement and expansion policies in the occupied Palestinian territories. She added that the United Nations office in the West Bank condemned the step, stressing the need to stop unilateral actions related to settlement in the West Bank. She revealed wide Arab condemnations, including a statement from the Arab Republic of Egypt denouncing the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, particularly the E1 plan, which would undermine the Palestinians’ resilience and reduce the chances of establishing an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders.

Friday, 24 Safar 1448 AH - August 7, 2026 | English Français Arabic Shaha d Programs Latest Episodes Online * World News 8 Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli violations in Gaza Since 17 hours Palestinians pass by the ruins of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip, on August 5, 2026. Reuters Palestinians pass by the ruins of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip, on August 5, 2026. Reuters A A A Foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim countries condemned today, Thursday, the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, warning that they threaten to derail the political process and derail the implementation of the second phase of the plan proposed to end the war, in addition to worsening the humanitarian situation in the sector. This came in a joint statement issued in the Qatari capital Doha, with the participation of the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, where they expressed strong condemnation of what they described as ongoing violations in Gaza. The statement noted that these violations include targeting health facilities and health establishments, damaging civil infrastructure, and the fall of civilian victims, including women and children, considering these practices a breach of international law and international humanitarian law. The ministers warned that the continuation of Israeli escalation could undermine international and regional efforts to implement the second phase of the plan, and return the region to a cycle of escalation, and deepen the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. The statement also stressed the need to protect civilians, ensure the safety of medical facilities and workers in the health and humanitarian fields, in addition to securing immediate and safe access of humanitarian and medical aid to all areas of the Strip without obstacles. The ministers linked the violations in Gaza to what they described as settler aggression in the West Bank, expanding settlements and unilateral measures aimed at changing the status quo in occupied East Jerusalem, considering these policies undermine chances of implementing a two-state solution. The statement urged the international community, especially the Security Council, to assume its responsibilities and take measures to compel Israel to comply with international law and hold those responsible for violations accountable, contributing to protecting civilians and preserving chances of achieving a lasting ceasefire. The eight countries affirmed their rejection of any attempts to annex the occupied Palestinian territories or impose Israeli sovereignty over them or forcibly displace Palestinians, stressing that achieving peace requires a political process leading to the establishment of an independent sovereign Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with its capital in East Jerusalem. More world news Most read

ISTANBUL A joint statement by foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim countries on Thursday strongly condemned “ongoing Israeli violations” in Gaza. The joint statement was issued by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia and Jordan. The Arab and Muslim top diplomats said the “ongoing violations breach Israel’s obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and represent a clear violation of the comprehensive plan to end the war on Gaza”. They warned that “the violations threaten to derail the political process, fuel a new cycle of escalation, and deepen the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip”. The ministers stressed “the need to protect civilians and ensure the immediate, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and relief assistance throughout Gaza”. They also reaffirmed their countries’ “categorical rejection of any attempts to annex the occupied Palestinian territory, impose Israeli sovereignty over it, or forcibly displace the Palestinian people”. The foreign ministers stressed that “achieving a just and comprehensive peace requires launching a serious political process leading to the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.” The statement called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, “to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by taking practical measures to ensure Israel complies with its obligations under international law and holds those responsible for grave violations accountable, contributing to the protection of civilians and the achievement of a permanent ceasefire”. The statement by the Arab and Muslim ministers comes after developments in the enclave contradicted US President Donald  Trump's optimism as he announced last Thursday “a major milestone” toward implementing the Gaza peace plan agreed to in October, saying that Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw in phases. Shortly after, Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least 18 Palestinians. Israel’s defence minister said the same day that Israeli troops in Gaza would not move out before Hamas disarms and its tunnels are destroyed. On the ground, much of Gaza is still in ruins as a result of the Israeli offensive launched in retaliation for Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attacks, Palestinians say the Israeli strikes in recent days have shattered any hope of progress. Israeli troops have occupied and depopulated two-thirds of the enclave, leaving nearly all its more than 2 million residents confined to a tiny strip of land along the coast, most in makeshift tents or damaged buildings. Last year’s ceasefire allowed  Israeli forces to retain control of 53% of Gaza initially, before eventually withdrawing. But Israel has instead expanded its control. Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Sunday that the Israeli-held area had reached 60% to 70% as Israeli troops search for tunnels. Israel’s recent expansion of the yellow line forced people to flee in at least five different areas across the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, Deir Al-Balah, and Khan Younis, seven residents told Reuters. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on July 20 that 30 families were forced to leave an area near the yellow line in eastern Gaza City as a result of an Israeli displacement order. Hamas has demanded Israel pull forces out of areas seized since last October’s ceasefire as one of its demands for moving ahead with the deal. The militant group says it will hand over its weapons for storage under the control of a US-backed Palestinian administration after Israel halts operations and withdraws its forces in line with last year’s ceasefire. At least 1,230 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israeli strikes since the Trump-backed Gaza peace plan was agreed in October, according to Gaza health authorities.. Four Israeli soldiers were killed over the same period, according to Israeli authorities.

US envoy Jared Kushner, former British prime minister Tony Blair, and Gazan Board of Peace (BoP) Director-General Nikolay Mladenov met with a Hamas delegation in Cairo on Sunday to discuss the implementation of the BoP’s 15-point roadmap for the Gaza Strip, a source familiar with the matter told The Jerusalem Post. The source said that the objective of the meeting was to translate the steps outlined in Mladenov’s roadmap into concrete, verifiable actions aimed at maintaining the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel and removing Hamas from power in Gaza. The meeting also covered the transfer of all governing responsibilities in the Strip to the technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), as well as the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF). According to the source, the US and Hamas delegations also discussed the decommissioning of Hamas weapons and terror infrastructure, IDF withdrawal, and reconstruction and humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. The source told the Post that “there can be no ambiguity: Hamas must relinquish governing authority and all weapons and military infrastructure. And Gaza can never again be a source of terror for Israel.” Kushner, Mladenov, Blair to meet with Netanyahu over Gaza future Additionally, Kushner, Mladenov, and Blair will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials on Monday, with the aim of advancing Trump’s 20-point plan for the Gaza Strip. “The United States and Israel agree on the end state, which is a demilitarized Hamas. We will hear the concerns raised and discuss the next steps. What matters is that both sides agree on the desired outcome and are working to find ways to accelerate progress,” a BoP source told the Post. The council maintains that there are “no significant gaps” between the BoP and Israel and that it is possible to reach a point where the process moves to the next stage of the plan, namely the disarmament of Hamas. “Israel rejects the Board of Peace’s 15-point document on Gaza. The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed,” Netanyahu said last week. In recent days, Israel resumed targeted killings in the Gaza Strip after halting them for several days. Israeli officials said that Hamas not only failed to use the period during which the targeted killings were suspended to prepare for the disarmament process but, instead, used it to further strengthen its military capabilities. Kushner reportedly thanked Hamas for returning bodies, pushed back on complaints about strikes The meeting between the parties was "very productive," Axios reported Sunday evening citing a source with direct knowledge. The Hamas delegation asked Kushner to tell Trump that the terrorist group remains committed to disarming, the report said. "We thanked them for the commitment, but we want to see real efforts and not just words," the source added. "It was important for Kushner to lock them into this commitment in person." Kushner also thanked Hamas leaders for cooperation in returning the bodies of dead hostages to Israel, and the Hamas leaders thanked the White House for its help in improving the Gaza Strip's humanitarian situation, Axios reported. "Kushner stressed to Hamas leaders that the bar is high because the Israeli side doesn't trust them to actually disarm," Axios' source said. "Kushner told them there is no room for negotiations on the disarmament, but if they show real steps the US will do its best to make sure Israel takes steps of its own." Furthermore, the source told Axios that Kushner pushed back on Hamas' complaints about continued Israeli strikes. Trump announced Board of Peace agreement in July Trump announced that the BoP had reached a “historic” agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza at the end of July. He added that the agreement marks a “critical step toward Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people.” “At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks.” According to Trump, the agreement will be carried out in “carefully structured phases.” A Board of Peace official at the time had told the Post that while Hamas had many concerns regarding the deal, it and other Palestinian factions had agreed to the entire proposed outline for the first time. About a week later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected the plan during a cabinet meeting, affirming that “the IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.” Esther Davis, Idan Kweller, and Reuters contributed to this report.

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Arab and Islamic countries on Thursday condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, warning that the attacks threatened efforts to implement the second phase of the internationally backed plan to end the war. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia denounced Israeli strikes on healthcare facilities and civilian sites, as well as the continued killing of civilians. They said the attacks violated international law. At least 1,230 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israeli strikes since the Gaza peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump was agreed in October, according to Gaza health authorities. Hamas does not disclose its fatalities. Four Israeli soldiers were killed over the same period, according to Israeli authorities. At least 20 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza on Sunday and Monday. The foreign ministers said the continued violations undermined international and regional efforts to implement the second phase of the ceasefire, particularly after Mr Trump announced that Palestinian factions had accepted a road map for disarmament. The situation risks derailing the political process, reigniting escalation and worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the ministers said. They emphasised that protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and aid workers, and ensuring aid delivery throughout Gaza were legal obligations that “must not be compromised under any circumstances”. The ministers also linked the situation in Gaza to Israeli settlement expansion, settler attacks in the occupied West Bank and what they described as unilateral measures in occupied East Jerusalem, accusing Israel of pursuing a systematic policy aimed at undermining the two-state solution. They reiterated their rejection of any attempt to annex occupied Palestinian territory, impose Israeli sovereignty over it or forcibly displace Palestinians. They said a lasting peace could only be achieved through a political process leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Gaza war was triggered by a Hamas-led assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, in which militants killed nearly 1,200 people and took about 250 as hostages. More than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed so far and Israel's military response to the 2023 attack has left most of the territory in ruin. The majority of Gaza's two million residents have been displaced and now live on a narrow area by the enclave's Mediterranean coast.

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, saying in a joint statement that Israel must comply with its obligations under aceasefireagreement. The three states warned that recent Israeli strikes could swiftly derail peace efforts at a critical stage. "The mediating countries underline that the intensification of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, as intensive efforts are under way to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, including the meeting between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials, and constructive steps are being taken in the negotiation process," they said. The international community and Board of Peace must take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and prevent further escalation, they added. The joint statement comes just days after Israeli strikes killed at least 16 Palestinians in Gaza, while demolitions have continued and Israel continues to restrict aid into the enclave. US President Donald Trumphas pushed for a proposed peace roadmap, which would see Hamas disarm in phases, while Israeli forces simultaneously withdraw from Gaza. While Hamas has agreed to the roadmap and said it is committed to the ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected it, saying Hamas must fully disarm before Israel withdraws. After 990 days, Gaza families finally bury 50 loved ones Despite a truce in place since October, Israel has killed at least 1,283 Palestinians. Earlier this month, Gaza-based political analyst Akram Attallah toldThe New Arabthat Israel's continued targeting of Hamas members reflected its desire to maintain military pressure on the movement while negotiations continue. "Israel views the targeting of Hamas figures as a way to prevent the group from rebuilding its military capabilities and to reinforce its demand for the movement's disarmament," Attallah said. He said the strikes also showed that Israel does not view the ceasefire as preventing military action against people it considers security threats. But Attallah warned that continued attacks could undermine the truce and make the transition to the next phase more difficult. Agencies contributed to this report.

Türkiye and seven other countries on Sunday condemned Israel's rejection of a roadmap for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza conflict, saying the move jeopardises efforts to achieve lasting peace. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates condemned Israel's declared rejection of the roadmap, as well as its rejection of Palestinian statehood. The ministers said the positions amount to “a direct repudiation” of Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which was endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803. They said Israel's rejection jeopardises the plan's implementation and “fundamentally undermines the collective efforts undertaken to achieve a just and lasting peace”. “Such rejection confirms that Israel now bears responsibility for obstructing the efforts to bring peace in Gaza and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory,” they added. The ministers said the roadmap, which has been accepted by Palestinian factions, was the result of extensive efforts by mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye and the US, alongside the High Representative of Gaza and the Board of Peace. They described it as a key step towards the decommissioning of weapons alongside the withdrawal of Israeli forces, deployment of the International Stabilization Force, transfer of administrative authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, and reconstruction of the enclave. Call for sustained US engagement The ministers warned that rejecting the roadmap amounts to an explicit refusal to proceed with the implementation of Trump's plan and threatens to derail US efforts to end the war and establish conditions for lasting peace. They stressed the importance of “sustained and active US engagement” to ensure Israel's full compliance with the commitments and arrangements set out under the plan and roadmap and to prevent further obstruction. The statement said Israel bears “direct and full responsibility” for consequences resulting from continued rejection, obstruction, delay or non-compliance, including any deterioration on the ground or disruption of efforts to end the war in Gaza. The ministers also called for the full and immediate implementation of the plan to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, ensure security and stability, and pave the way for reconstruction and recovery. They reaffirmed their support for Palestinian self-determination and statehood, categorically rejecting any attempt to deny or prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, including through unilateral actions. “A just, lasting and comprehensive peace only will be achieved by the implementation of two-State solution, by the realization of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital,” the statement said. The ministers also underscored the importance of the continued role of the Board of Peace and called on all parties to support its efforts to implement the roadmap and advance the second phase of Trump's plan. They urged the board, with active US support and engagement, to take “immediate and concrete measures” within its mandate to preserve the integrity of the plan and prevent any party from obstructing its implementation.

Aug. 17 (UPI) --The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority nations have condemned Israel's rejection of a U.S.-backed roadmap to end its war inGazaand pave the way for Palestinian statehood. The ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates issuedtheir statement of condemnationSunday, exactly a week after Israelrejected the 15-point plan. "Rejecting the road map constitutes an explicit refusal to proceed with the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, and directly threatens to derail the extensive efforts exerted by U.S. President [Donald] Trump to bring an end to the war in Gaza and establish the conditions for lasting peace," they said. The 15-point roadmap, unveiled by Trump's Board of Peace in May, sets out steps to implement the U.N.-adopted Comprehensive Plan to end the war. Late last month, Iran-backedHamas, which Israel has been fighting in the Palestinian enclave, endorsed the roadmap, which requires the phased decommissioning of militia weapons, followed by corresponding phases of Israeli withdrawal. Israel rejected the plan Aug. 9, with Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahusaying his military will not withdraw "until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and that there will be no Palestinian state as long as he is prime minister. "Not in Gaza and not in the West Bank," he said. The Board of Peace hailed Hamas' commitment to the roadmap as a significant breakthrough toward ending the war, and the minister on Sunday warned that Israel bears "direct and full responsibility for any consequences resulting from its continued rejection, obstruction, delay or non-compliance, including any resulting deterioration of the situation on the ground and disruption of ending the war in Gaza." "The ministers reaffirm the urgent need for the full and immediate implementation of the Comprehensive Plan in order to address the grave humanitarian situation, ensure security and stability for all in Gaza and pave the way for reconstruction and recovery and advancing a just and lasting peace grounded in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood in accordance with international law, thereby paving the way for security and stability for all countries and people in the region," the ministers said. The statement was issued asJared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and Middle East envoy,was to meet with Hamasin Egypt on Monday to discuss solutions to the stalemate.

RIYADH, August 16, 2026 (WAFA) —The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and the Israeli rejection of Palestinian statehood. These positions amount to a direct repudiation of the Comprehensive Plan, jeopardise its implementation, and fundamentally undermine the collective efforts undertaken to achieve a just and lasting peace. Such rejection confirms that Israel now bears responsibility for obstructing the efforts to bring peace in Gaza and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Road Map, which has been accepted by the Palestinian factions, is the conclusion of extensive efforts exerted by the mediators, namely Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, the USA, the High Representative of Gaza and the Board of Peace and constitutes a vital milestone for the decommissioning of weapons concurrently with the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of the International Stabilization Force, the transfer of the administrative authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and the reconstruction of Gaza as stipulated in the Comprehensive Plan. Rejecting the Road Map constitutes an explicit refusal to proceed with the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, and directly threatens to derail the extensive efforts exerted by US President Trump to bring an end to the war in Gaza and establish the conditions for lasting peace. In this regard, the Ministers underscore the importance of sustained and active US engagement to ensure and enforce Israel’s full compliance with the commitments and arrangements envisaged under the Comprehensive Plan and its Road Map, and to prevent further obstruction of their implementation. They further stress that Israel bears direct and full responsibility for any consequences resulting from its continued rejection, obstruction, delay or non-compliance, including any resulting deterioration of the situation on the ground and disruption of ending the war in Gaza. The Ministers reaffirm the urgent need for the full and immediate implementation of the Comprehensive Plan in order to address the grave humanitarian situation, ensure security and stability for all in Gaza, and pave the way for reconstruction and recovery and advancing a just and lasting peace grounded in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood in accordance with international law, thereby paving the way for security and stability for all countries and peoples of the region. They categorically reject any attempt to deny or foreclose Palestinian statehood including through unilateral actions. A just, lasting and comprehensive peace only will be achieved by the implementation of two-State solution, by the realization of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. Any attempt to deny or foreclose Palestinian statehood therefore directly undermines the prospects for peace, security and stability throughout the region. The Ministers underscore the importance of the continued role of the Board of Peace and call all parties to support its efforts for the implementation of the Road Map and advancing the second phase of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan. The Ministers further call upon the Board of Peace, with the active support and engagement of the United States, to take immediate and concrete measures within its mandate to uphold the integrity of the Comprehensive Plan and prevent any party from obstructing its implementation. K.T

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar issued a joint statement regarding Israel’s latest attacks in Gaza. In the statement, it said: “The Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Qatar, as mediating countries, condemn in the strongest terms the latest attacks that have caused the deaths of civilians, including women and children, in the Gaza Strip, and express deep concern over ongoing violations.” In the statement, it was noted that the mediating countries are continuing efforts toward implementing the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Truce, including the actual meeting held between the Gaza leadership and Israeli officials, and that steps have been taken in the negotiating process at a critical stage, highlighting that the regional and international efforts to curb Israel’s attacks have been undermined. The statement emphasized the necessity for Israel to fully comply with all obligations under the ceasefire and to refrain from actions that could further harm the ceasefire and escalate tensions, noting: “In response to the deadly outcomes caused by the ongoing Israeli aggression in the region, the mediating countries reiter urge the international community and United Nations Security Council to take the necessary steps for ceasefire compliance and to deter further escalation, backed by UNSC Resolution 2803 and led by the US-led Security Council under President (Donald) Trump.” In a separate incident, an Israeli airstrike on a police facility in the northern Gaza City area of the Gaza Strip killed 8 police officers and displaced a child, with 15 people injured. The latest statement from Gaza’s Ministry of Health said that since October 10, 2025, when the ceasefire entered its third week, 1,273 people have died and 4,248 have been injured in Israeli strikes, with 813 bodies recovered from the rubble. Since October 2023, the total death toll in the Gaza Strip from Israeli attacks has reached 73,417, with 174,360 wounded. It is reported that thousands of bodies remain buried under the rubble in the Gaza Strip.

State Information Service Your Gateway to Egypt If indefinite articles are the proverbial thorn in your side, the good news is that you don't need a Accept If indefinite articles are the proverbial thorn in your side, the good news is that you don't need a lot of grammatical jargon to understand their usage. You simply need your ears (okay, and maybe just a little grammatical jargon). In English, a and Accept Arab, Islamic states condemn continued Israeli violations in Gaza 06 August, 2026 02:28 PM 06 August, 2026 02:38 PM Politics !Arab, Islamic states × The foreign ministers of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of health facilities and infrastructure, attacks on civilian infrastructure and the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children, in a grave violation of international law, including international humanitarian law. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, August 6, 2026, the ministers said the continuation of such violations constituted a clear breach of Israel’s obligations under international law and the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza. They warned that the violations undermine international and regional efforts aimed at implementing the second phase of the plan, particularly following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Palestinian factions had accepted the roadmap, including provisions related to the confinement of weapons. The ministers said the violations threaten to derail the political process, reignite escalation and deepen the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. They stressed that protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and personnel in the health and humanitarian sectors, and ensuring the immediate, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian, medical, and relief assistance throughout Gaza are legal obligations that must be upheld under all circumstances. The ministers added that the ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza cannot be viewed separately from settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, illegal settlement expansion and unilateral measures aimed at altering the status quo in occupied Jerusalem. They described these actions as part of a systematic policy intended to impose a fait accompli by force, undermine the foundations of the two-state solution and marginalize the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, in violation of international law and relevant UN resolutions. They renewed their call on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and take effective measures to ensure Israel complies with its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and to hold those responsible for serious violations accountable. The ministers also reaffirmed their categorical rejection of any attempts to annex occupied Palestinian territory, impose Israeli sovereignty over it or forcibly displace the Palestinian people. They stressed that the only path to a just and comprehensive peace lies in launching a serious political process leading to the implementation of the two-state solution, including the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. MENA Listen to the word paragraph Share on social media copy Link copied _ Most Visited _ Most Visited Daem Accessibility Alt+R Alt+O Accessibility Profiles ▼ Alt+K Motor Impairment Alt+Y Visual Impairment Alt+J Color Blind Alt+X Dyslexia Friendly Alt+W Low Vision Alt+N Cognitive Learning Alt+E Seizure / Epileptic Alt+Z ADHD Alt+1 Sign Language Video Alt+2 Sign Language Font Alt+3 Selected Text to Speech Alt+4 Speech to Text Alt+C Dark Mode Alt+F Font Size Alt+M Large Cursor Alt+L Line Height Alt+S Character Spacing Alt+R Readable Font Alt+H Highlight Links Alt+T Highlight Titles Alt+Q Hint / Tooltips Alt+P Stop Animation Alt+D Dyslexic Font Alt+V Reading Mask Alt+I Hide Images Alt+B Bold Text Alt+G Text Alignment Alt+U Saturation !Daem Logo Sign Language Interpreter Speech to Text ✕ Speak now… Copy Clear Stop

Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, in their capacity as mediating countries, strongly condemned on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the latest Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, expressing deep concern over the ongoing violations. In a joint statement, the mediators said the escalation of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, as intensive efforts are underway to implement the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, including a meeting between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials and steps toward constructive progress in the negotiations. The mediating countries stressed the need for Israel to fully honor all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and refrain from any actions that could undermine the ceasefire or further escalate tensions. In light of the devastating consequences of Israel's ongoing aggression in the region, the mediators renewed their call on the international community and the Board of Peace, under the leadership of US President Donald Trump, to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 and exert effective pressure to prevent any further escalation. MENA Listen to the word paragraph Press Release regarding POLITICO report on El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant Project Cabinet approves EIB-funded power grid expansion, UAE wind energy agreements Egyptian Knowledge Bank Basic Information The President Press Release regarding POLITICO report on El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant Project Cabinet approves EIB-funded power grid expansion, UAE wind energy agreements Egyptian Knowledge Bank Basic Information The President

Riyadh, August 6 (SANA) The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Islamic countries condemned today the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip and called for international measures to protect the Palestinian civilian population. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Jordan, Qatar, and Egypt deemed those actions a serious transgression of international law and of the obligations Israel has assumed. The ministers stated that the continuation of the attacks undermines regional and international efforts aimed at implementing the second phase of the plan to end the aggression against the Palestinian enclave. They also urged the international community and, in particular, the United Nations Security Council to assume its legal and moral responsibilities. The declaration called for practical and effective measures to compel Israel to respect international humanitarian law and the relevant Security Council resolutions, in addition to holding the perpetrators accountable. According to the signatories, those actions would help protect civilians, preserve the prospects of completing the existing deal, and advance toward a permanent ceasefire. The eight countries reiterated their categorical rejection of any attempt to annex Palestinian territories, impose Israeli sovereignty over them, or forcibly displace the Palestinian population. They also stressed that the only path to a just and comprehensive peace is to start a serious political process based on a two-state solution. That process, they added, must ensure the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state within the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as the capital. The statement came after the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned of the rising Israeli attacks on schools and other educational spaces in Gaza. The international body insisted that these facilities must remain protected in accordance with international humanitarian law. fm/ahs

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Shafaq News- Doha Eight Arab and Muslim-majority countries condemned ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of health facilities, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and continued civilian casualties, including women and children. The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt said the continuation of these violations represents a clear breach of Israel's obligations under international law and the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, warning that it undermines international and regional efforts to implement the plan's second phase. These violations, a statement issued by the ministers noted, come in the wake of US President Donald Trump's announcement that Palestinian factions had accepted the roadmap, including provisions related to disarmament, and threaten to derail the political process, renew a cycle of escalation, and deepen the humanitariancatastropheunfolding in Gaza. Protecting civilians, safeguarding medical facilities and health and humanitarian workers, and ensuring the immediate, safe and unobstructed delivery of humanitarian aid and medical and relief supplies throughout Gaza constitute legal obligations that must not be violated or diminished under any circumstances, the ministers stressed, affirming that “Ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza cannot be viewed in isolation from settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, illegal settlement expansion, and unilateral measures aimed at altering the status quo in occupied Jerusalem.” بيان مشترك صادر عن وزراء خارجية دولة قطر، والمملكة الأردنية الهاشمية، ودولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وجمهورية إندونيسيا، وجمهورية باكستان الإسلامية، والجمهورية التركية، والمملكة العربية السعودية، وجمهورية مصر العربية بشأن الانتهاكات الإسرائيلية المتواصلة في قطاع غزةالدوحة | 6…pic.twitter.com/gbzg78DCZ6 Earlier in the day, a Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces in the al-Buraq area west of Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Health Ministry in the enclave said the death toll since the October 11 ceasefire has reached 1,255, with 4,125 people wounded, while the number of bodies recovered stands at 806. This brings the total death toll since October 7, 2023, to 73,382, with 174,236 people wounded.

Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey condemn the latest Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip [Thursday, August 20, 2026 17:25:47 +0300] Cairo – Saba: The Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and the Republic of Turkey condemned today, Thursday, the latest aggression carried out by Israel against the Gaza Strip, which caused the death and injuries of several Palestinian citizens, including women and children. In a joint statement, the three countries stated that the escalation of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical moment as intensive efforts are underway to implement the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, according to the Palestinian News Agency Wafa. They stressed the need for Israel to fully comply with all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and to refrain from any action that weakens the agreement or provokes an escalation of tensions. These countries reiterated their call to the international community to take measures that ensure compliance with the ceasefire, in accordance with Security Council Resolution 2803, and to exert effective pressure to prevent any further escalation.