Turkey, Egypt and Qatar against Israel: 'Violations in the Gaza Strip'

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar issued a joint statement accusing Israel of 'deliberate and systematic' strikes on medical infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, which they say are causing civilian casualties and violating international law. The mediators warned that Israel's actions could derail the second phase of the US peace plan and called on the international community to pressure Israel.

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar issued a joint statement condemning Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, accusing it of 'deliberate and systematic' strikes on healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure. The mediators claim that these actions are causing numerous civilian casualties, including women and children, and constitute a 'clear and serious violation of international and humanitarian law.' The statement also expressed concern over the disruption of the negotiation process, emphasizing that Israel's actions could 'completely derail the implementation of the second phase of the roadmap,' which is a key element of US President Donald Trump's peace plan. The statement came amid reports that Hamas and other Palestinian groups had previously announced acceptance of the roadmap's principles, including the concentration of weapons and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. The mediators called on the international community to pressure Israel to comply with international law and the ceasefire agreement, as well as to ensure the protection of civilians and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid. The statement noted that Trump had previously called reaching an agreement on the second phase 'historic.'