Arabic-Islamic Statement: Strong Rejection of Israel's Control over Gaza
August 9, 202558 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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The ministerial committee tasked by the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit regarding the developments in the Gaza Strip expressed its strong condemnation and firm rejection of Israel's announcement of its intention to impose complete military control over the sector.
This joint statement includes a group of member countries that comprise Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Nigeria, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in addition to other countries such as Bangladesh, Chad, Djibouti, Gambia, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates.
The committee affirmed in its statement that this announcement constitutes a serious and unacceptable escalation, and represents a blatant violation of international law. It also considered it an attempt to entrench illegal occupation and impose a fait accompli by force, which contradicts relevant international legitimacy resolutions.
The committee also condemned the statement issued by Israel, pointing to the continued serious violations that include killing, starvation, attempts at forced displacement, and the annexation of Palestinian lands, in addition to settler terrorism. It described these policies as potentially amounting to crimes against humanity. It also affirmed that these policies not only undermine peace efforts but also exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people who have been facing aggression and a comprehensive siege in the Gaza Strip for 22 months, alongside ongoing violations in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
The statement concluded by emphasizing that these Israeli measures eliminate any chance of achieving peace and threaten the stability of the entire region, thereby increasing tensions and worsening the suffering of Palestinians who are facing difficult living conditions amid military escalation and siege.
The committee affirmed in its statement that this announcement constitutes a serious and unacceptable escalation, and represents a blatant violation of international law. It also considered it an attempt to entrench illegal occupation and impose a fait accompli by force, which contradicts relevant international legitimacy resolutions.
The committee also condemned the statement issued by Israel, pointing to the continued serious violations that include killing, starvation, attempts at forced displacement, and the annexation of Palestinian lands, in addition to settler terrorism. It described these policies as potentially amounting to crimes against humanity. It also affirmed that these policies not only undermine peace efforts but also exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people who have been facing aggression and a comprehensive siege in the Gaza Strip for 22 months, alongside ongoing violations in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
The statement concluded by emphasizing that these Israeli measures eliminate any chance of achieving peace and threaten the stability of the entire region, thereby increasing tensions and worsening the suffering of Palestinians who are facing difficult living conditions amid military escalation and siege.
