Cairo: The ministerial committee, mandated by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza, alongside 23 countries, the Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, jointly expressed strong condemnation and rejection of Israel's plan to enforce full military control over Gaza.
According to Nam News Network, the joint statement, released by the foreign ministries of countries such as 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, Türkiye, and Gambia, labeled Israel's intentions as a dangerous escalation. The statement described the move as a violation of international law, aiming to solidify illegal occupation through force, contradicting international legitimacy.
The statement highlighted that the proposed Israeli actions continue its grave violations, including acts of killing, forced displacement, and annexation of Palestinian land, which are considered crimes against humanity.
In a meeting held in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also opposed the military re-occupation of the Gaza Strip and called for an immediate ceasefire, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. The leaders emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages, while firmly rejecting the displacement of Palestinians.
Since the international airdrop operation resumed in late July, 11 countries have participated, delivering over 1,100 aid packages to Gaza. Greece and Italy joined the operation 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 have minimal impact on alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza unless Israel opens land crossings to allow more aid and permits medical treatment for the malnourished. The Zionist Israeli regime, however, denies allegations of purposely causing starvation in Gaza.