Joint Statement Condemns Israeli Actions
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey — all mediators in the Gaza ceasefire — issued a joint statement on Monday strongly condemning ongoing Israeli violations in the enclave. The statement, reported by Africa News and the Jerusalem Post, denounced the targeting of health facilities and infrastructure, and the resulting civilian casualties, including women and children. The mediators described the actions as "a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law."
The statement followed renewed Israeli strikes that, according to Gaza health authorities cited by Africa News, killed over 20 people. The mediators stressed the need for Israel to fully uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement, warning that the attacks were undermining efforts to implement its second phase, particularly after Hamas accepted a roadmap and agreed to confine its weapons.
Peace Plan and International Pressure
The joint statement highlighted that the Israeli actions threaten the path to de-escalation and exacerbate the suffering of people in Gaza. It called on the international community to pressure Israel to meet its obligations and demanded the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and medical supplies.
The statement came days after US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. Trump described the agreement as a "critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government" that would work with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people. The Jerusalem Post noted that this marked the first time Hamas and other Palestinian factions had agreed to the entire plan for Gaza.
Gaza Authorities Report Extensive Violations
Gaza authorities have recorded more than 4,000 violations of the ceasefire agreement by the Israeli side since it took effect in October 2025, according to Ismail al-Thawabta, Director General of the Government Media Office in Gaza, as reported by TASS. Al-Thawabta said Israel has been "directly shelling residential areas and temporary shelters" for displaced people and carrying out other "attacks from the air, land, and sea." He added that Israeli military operations have killed over 1,200 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and injured around 4,100 others.
Al-Thawabta called on the international community and human rights organizations "to put words into action" and pressure Israel. He also held the Israeli government and the US administration responsible for what is happening in Gaza.
Background and Context
Tensions intensified in the Middle East on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel, killing residents of border settlements and taking hostages. In response, Israel initiated a military operation in the Palestinian enclave. On October 9, 2025, Israel and Hamas — with mediation from Egypt, Qatar, the United States, and Turkey — agreed to implement the first phase of a peace plan proposed by President Trump. The ceasefire took effect on October 10, with Israeli forces withdrawing to the so-called yellow line but retaining control over more than 50% of the Strip’s territory.
The joint statement from the mediators emphasized that continued Israeli military action undermines efforts to achieve a sustainable de-escalation and called on all parties to adhere to the ceasefire terms.