Israel condemned by eight Muslim-majority nations over Gaza strikes

On 6 August 2024 the foreign ministers of eight Muslim‑majority states – the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt – issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip. The communique said the attacks on civilian infrastructure and health facilities breach international law and threaten the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20‑point peace framework, which the parties say Palestinian factions have accepted. The ministers called for the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian aid and a return to the two‑state solution based on the 1967 borders. Israel’s prime‑ministerial office responded, accusing the statement of distorting reality and blaming Hamas for continued violations, including re‑arming and tunnel construction. The joint declaration underscores a rare diplomatic convergence among countries that often differ on Middle‑East policy, highlighting growing regional concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the prospects for the Trump‑backed peace plan.