Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey scold Israel for strikes on Gaza terrorists

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint declaration accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire by targeting Hamas operatives in Gaza, citing strikes on healthcare facilities and civilian casualties. The mediators urged Israel to comply with international law and the ceasefire, and called on global powers to pressure Israel to complete President Trump's peace plan. Meanwhile, the Board of Peace clarified that IDF withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line will occur only after Hamas fully disarms, with oversight by an international force.

Mediators Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint declaration on Monday accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The statement condemned what it called "the ongoing Israeli violations," specifically targeting healthcare facilities and causing civilian casualties, including women and children, which it said constitute a flagrant violation of international law. The mediators stressed that Israel must comply with its obligations under the ceasefire and international law, warning that continued violations undermine efforts to implement the second phase of the agreement, particularly after Hamas and Palestinian factions accepted the roadmap, including the provision on weapons confinement. They urged global powers to pressure Israel to fulfill its commitments and complete President Trump's peace plan. The declaration follows a session between the Board of Peace, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Israeli representatives, where discussions focused on dismantling terrorist arms in Gaza and transitioning to civilian governance. The Board of Peace clarified that IDF withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line will occur only once decommissioning is complete, as Hamas committed to the mediators, and that oversight will be provided by an International Stabilization Force and the Implementation Verification Committee, with US participation. These diplomatic developments coincide with continued IDF operations that have eliminated several high-ranking Hamas terrorists involved in the October 7, 2023 atrocities and hostage-taking. Trump expressed confidence in Israel's support for the disarmament initiative, calling it a great breakthrough.