Eight Countries Condemn Gaza Ceasefire Violations as Threat to Regional Stability
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar issued a joint statement condemning the continuous violations of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, describing them as a serious threat to stability and ongoing peace efforts.
The statement, released from Cairo, highlighted that the ongoing ceasefire breaches by the Israeli regime, which have resulted in the deaths and injuries of over a thousand Palestinians, have created a dangerous situation. It warned that these violations could escalate tensions and undermine efforts to maintain the ceasefire. This alert comes as regional and international actors coordinate to advance the second phase of former US President Donald Trump’s proposed plan and implement UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
The foreign ministers emphasized that the continuation of such violations directly threatens the political process and can hinder efforts to establish a more stable phase in Gaza, both from security and humanitarian perspectives.
The statement further stressed the necessity of all parties fully adhering to their commitments for the success of the second phase of the peace plan. It called on them to act with responsibility and restraint during this critical stage to ensure the preservation and durability of the ceasefire.
Moreover, the statement urged avoidance of any actions or behavior that could weaken current efforts and underscored the importance of creating favorable conditions for initiating reconstruction and improving the situation in Gaza.
In conclusion, the foreign ministers of the eight countries reaffirmed the importance of achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace based on the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state, in accordance with international law, UN Security Council resolutions, and the Arab Peace Initiative.
