ISLAMABAD (special crosspondent) – The Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Indonesia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have issued a joint statement expressing their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip. The signatories highlighted the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, systematic attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children, as grave violations of international law and international humanitarian law.

Breach of International Obligations

The Ministers affirmed that the persistence of these violations constitutes a clear breach of Israel’s obligations under international law and the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. They noted that such actions undermine international and regional efforts aimed at implementing the second phase of the established plan. This concern follows the announcement by US President Donald Trump that Palestinian factions have accepted the roadmap, including provisions related to the confinement of weapons. The Ministers warned that the current Israeli military posture threatens to derail the political process, reignite the cycle of regional escalation, and further deepen the humanitarian catastrophe within the Gaza Strip, a situation often discussed in high-level diplomatic forums regarding Pakistan’s stance on regional stability.

Protection of Humanitarian Infrastructure

The Ministers stressed that the protection of civilians, the safeguarding of medical facilities, and the security of personnel working in the health and humanitarian sectors are non-negotiable legal obligations. They emphasized that ensuring the immediate, safe, and unhindered delivery of medical supplies and relief aid throughout the Gaza Strip must not be compromised under any circumstances.

Systematic Policy and West Bank Concerns

The statement further emphasized 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 unilateral measures aimed at altering the status quo in Occupied Jerusalem. These practices, the Ministers argued, 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 relevant UN resolutions.

Call to International Responsibility

The Ministers renewed their call on the international community, specifically the United Nations Security Council, to assume its legal and moral responsibilities. They urged the Council to take practical, effective measures to compel Israel to fulfill its international obligations, including compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. They called for accountability for those responsible for grave violations to protect civilians and preserve the prospects for a permanent ceasefire, a goal that remains a pillar of regional diplomacy similar to efforts seen in other regional diplomatic engagements.

Rejection of Annexation and Forced Displacement

The Ministers concluded by stating their categorical rejection of any attempts to annex the Occupied Palestinian Territory, impose Israeli sovereignty, or forcibly displace the Palestinian people. They reaffirmed that the only viable path to achieving a just and comprehensive peace is the launch of a serious political process leading to the two-State solution, resulting in the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Islamabad 6 August 2026 203/2026, as noted in recent diplomatic updates.