Cairo: The ministerial committee, tasked by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza, alongside 23 nations, the Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to impose full military control over Gaza. The announcement was made following a joint statement from the foreign ministries of countries including Egypt, Palestine, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and many others, marking a unified stance against the proposed Israeli measures.
According to Nam News Network, the joint statement criticized Israel’s intentions as a violation of international law and an attempt to enforce illegal occupation through force. The statement highlighted the potential escalation as both dangerous and unacceptable, warning that such actions could further entrench the existing crisis by forcefully altering the status quo.
The statement further elaborated on the ongoing violations by Israel, including acts of violence, forced displacement, and the annexation of Palestinian territories, which the committee considers crimes against humanity. This condemnation was echoed in Cairo, where Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Both leaders called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and stressed the importance of humanitarian aid access and the release of captives.
Since the resumption of international aid airdrops in July, 11 countries have participated, delivering over 1,100 aid packages to Gaza. Notably, Greece and Italy joined the operation for the first time, collaborating with countries like the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Germany, and the Netherlands. However, despite these efforts, United Nations officials argue that the aid has limited impact without the opening of land crossings by Israel, which is essential for more substantial humanitarian relief and medical assistance.
The Israeli regime has denied allegations of deliberately causing starvation in Gaza, but experts believe that significant relief can only occur with increased access and support for the region.