Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as fresh strikes kill two
Gaza, August 4
Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye on Tuesday condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks on healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as two people were killed following fresh Israeli strikes in the southwest of Gaza City and Israeli forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the West Bank.
In a joint statement posted by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X, the three mediating countries said they "strongly condemn and denounce" the continuing Israeli actions in Gaza, saying attacks on civilians, including women and children, and healthcare infrastructure constitute a "flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law."
The mediators urged Israel to comply with its obligations under international law and fully implement the ceasefire agreement, warning that continued violations undermine efforts to advance the second phase of the truce after Hamas and other Palestinian factions announced their acceptance of the agreed roadmap.
They also called for the protection of civilians, medical personnel and healthcare facilities, while urging the international community to press Israel to fulfil its obligations and facilitate the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid and medical supplies across Gaza.
According to Al Jazeera, at least two people were killed in an Israeli attack southwest of Gaza City on Monday.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces stormed the eastern area of the occupied West Bank city of Nablus amid heavy gunfire and the firing of tear gas, Al Jazeera reported. Israeli military vehicles, accompanied by a bulldozer, entered the area to facilitate the entry of Israeli settlers to Joseph's Tomb.
Al Jazeera, quoting Amjad Ahmad, director of the Palestinian Red Crescent's emergency and ambulance centre in Nablus, reported that ambulance crews treated a 56-year-old woman who fell from a height during the raid. She was later shifted to a hospital.
Earlier on Monday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it had eliminated Adnan Taha Abu al-Tayf, identified as a Nukhba commander in Hamas's military wing who allegedly infiltrated Israel during the October 7 attack.
In a separate strike in the Shati area, the IDF said it also killed Jalal Tsubeih, whom it identified as a commander in Hamas's Daraj Tuffah Battalion. According to the IDF, both individuals had recently attempted to advance attacks against Israeli troops and civilians.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who follows international news closely, I feel Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye are doing the right thing by calling out these violations. But the international community needs to do more than just issue statements. Where is the UN? Where is the action? This is a humanitarian crisis that needs urgent resolution. Praying for peace in the region. 🙏
I understand the anger and frustration, but we must also remember that Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorism. Hamas leaders were indeed killed in these strikes, according to the IDF. It's a complex situation where both sides have grievances. The key is to find a sustainable two-state solution that respects the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians.
As an Indian, I strongly believe in the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - the world is one family. The continued loss of innocent lives, the targeting of hospitals and healthcare workers - this is unacceptable. India's longstanding position on Palestine is clear, and I hope the global community pressures Israel to stop these attacks on civilians.
The mediators' call for full implementation of the ceasefire agreement is spot on. We're seeing a pattern where the terms of the truce are being undermined by continued operations. If the second phase of the deal is to move forward, there has to be genuine commitment from all parties. The raid in Nablus, with settlers being facilitated by the military, only adds to the tension.
This is heartbreaking. The attack on healthcare infrastructure is particularly barbaric. Hospitals should be safe zones, not targets. I wish our media would cover these stories more
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