Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza, say it undermines path to peace

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement on Monday condemning Israeli military action in Gaza, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law" and warning it undermines the path to de-escalation. The statement, posted on X, criticized the targeting of healthcare facilities and civilian casualties. It urged the international community to pressure Israel to comply with the ceasefire agreement and President Trump's peace plan. The article also reports recent IDF strikes killing PIJ and Hamas operatives.

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement on Monday condemning Israeli military action in Gaza, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law" and warning that it undermines the path to de-escalation. The statement, posted on X, criticized the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, and the resulting civilian casualties, including women and children. It urged the international community to pressure Israel to fulfill its obligations under international law and the ceasefire agreement, and to ensure the completion of President Trump's peace plan. The statement highlighted that continued Israeli action undermines efforts to implement the second phase of the ceasefire. The article also reports recent IDF strikes, including the killing of Mahmoud Fatair, a PIJ commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and held a hostage, as well as other operatives from Hamas, PIJ, and Jaish al-Islam.