Cairo: The ministerial committee, mandated by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza, has voiced strong condemnation and categorical rejection of Israel's intention to impose full military control over Gaza. The committee, along with 23 countries, the Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, issued a joint statement criticizing the plan.
According to Nam News Network, the foreign ministries of countries including Egypt, Palestine, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Mauritania, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Chad, Djibouti, Somalia, Turkey, and Gambia described the Israeli intention as a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law. They warned that Israel's actions represent a continuation of violations, including killing, starvation, forced displacement, and settler terrorism, which amount to crimes against humanity.
In a meeting in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed their rejection of a military re-occupation of Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire, as stated by the Egyptian presidency. Both leaders emphasized the necessity for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid access, and the release of hostages, while opposing the displacement of Palestinians.
Since the resumption of the international airdrop operation in late July, 11 countries have participated, delivering over 1,100 aid packages to Gaza. Greece and Italy joined the effort for the first time, collaborating with the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Despite these efforts, United Nations officials and experts argue that airdrops alone are insufficient to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They stress the need for Israel to open land crossings to allow more aid and medical treatment for the malnourished.
