Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye condemn recent Israeli attacks in Gaza

In its condemnation, mediating states called on Israel to fully comply with its ceasefire obligations and avoid actions that could undermine the truce or escalate tensions.Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye, acting as mediating states, have condemned recent Israeli attacks in Gaza that killed civilians, including women and children, and expressed concern over continued violations.In a statement on Thursday, the mediators said the attacks undermine regional and international efforts to implement a comprehensive plan to end the conflict, including the meeting between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials.“The mediating countries stress the imperative for Israel to fully comply with all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and to refrain from actions that could further undermine the ceasefire and escalate tensions,” said the statement.Joint Statement Issued by the Mediators: The State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the Recent Israeli Attacks in GazaDoha | August 20, 2026The State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in their capacity as… pic.twitter.com/ZFPh7MonVP— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) August 20, 2026 The condemnation came after an Israeli strike on Tuesday killed at least six people in Gaza City.Fourteen others were injured when the strike hit a crowded cafe in the city’s port, which has been turned into a displacement camp, according to Palestinian reports.The attack comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to reject the United States-backed plan to end the genocide in the besieged enclave.U.S. envoy and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner said after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday that the U.S. would not “restrict Israel’s right to defend itself”.He said that if Hamas doesn’t disarm over the next 60 to 90 days it’ll show “they’re not genuine about peace,” and it’ll give Israel cover to “go and finish the job.”Netanyahu continues to insist that the Israeli military will not withdraw from Gaza unless Hamas agrees to disarm first. He said the Israeli military would “not withdraw at all until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.““As long as I am prime minister, no Palestinian state will be established — not in Gaza and not in the West Bank,” Netanyahu said.The Palestinian group insists that it will only give up its weapons once Israel withdraws its soldiers.In its condemnation, mediating states called on Israel to fully comply with its ceasefire obligations and avoid actions that could undermine the truce or escalate tensions.The three countries also urged the international community and the Peace Council, led by President Trump, to ensure compliance with the ceasefire under UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and prevent further escalation.Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday that at least 73,417 Palestinians have been killed and 174,360 injured since the war began in October 2023.