Mediators Türkiye, Qatar and Egypt have strongly condemned Israel for its continued offensive on the Gaza Strip, expressing their concerns over the ongoing violations.
“Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar, in their capacity as mediating countries, strongly condemn the recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including women and children and express their deep concern over the ongoing violations,” read a joint statement on Aug. 20.
The statement followed Israel’s continued attacks on the enclave that claimed the lives of at least 10 civilians, according to reports.
The mediating countries underlined that the intensification of Israeli attacks undermines regional and international efforts at a critical juncture, as intensive efforts are underway to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.
“The mediating countries stress the imperative for Israel to fully comply with all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and to refrain from actions that could further undermine the ceasefire and escalate tensions,” the statement said.
In view of the devastating consequences of the continued Israeli aggression in the region, the mediating countries reiterated their call on the international community and the Board of Peace, under the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump and as endorsed by the U.N. Security Council Resolution 2803, “to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and to exert effective pressure to prevent further escalation.”
Israel continued to use military force against civilians even after the Board of Peace announced a new road map for the implementation of the peace plan. Hamas said it would comply with the new road map while Israel rejected it.
