Pakistan Joins 7 Islamic States in Gaza Condemnation

Pakistan has joined seven other Islamic countries in strongly condemning what they described as continuing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, according to a joint statement released through the Foreign Office and reported by Dawn. The statement reflects renewed diplomatic pressure from Muslim-majority nations as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains severe.

The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said the violence in Gaza was unacceptable and warned that attacks on civilians and essential infrastructure were deepening the crisis.

What the joint statement said

The ministers condemned the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as well as attacks on civilian infrastructure and the continued loss of civilian lives. They said the situation amounted to a clear breach of Israel’s obligations under international law.

They also voiced concern over the continued humanitarian crisis in the territory and said civilian protection, along with the safety of medical and humanitarian workers, must not be compromised. The statement called for the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid.

Link to the wider peace effort

The eight countries said the ongoing violence was undermining efforts to advance the second phase of the conflict-ending plan outlined by United States President Donald Trump in 2025. They noted that Palestinian factions had already accepted the agreement, and warned that further violence could threaten the political process and reignite escalation.

West Bank and Jerusalem also cited

The statement did not limit its concern to Gaza. It linked the situation there to developments in the Occupied West Bank, including settler attacks, unlawful settlement expansion and unilateral measures aimed at changing the status quo in Occupied Jerusalem.

That reference also pointed to repeated incidents involving Israeli settlers entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which is one of Islam’s holiest sites.

The Foreign Office statement underlines how Pakistan and its partners are trying to keep diplomatic attention focused on civilian protection, humanitarian access and the legal dimensions of the conflict. While the statement does not announce any new action, it adds to a growing chorus of regional criticism of the war’s impact on civilians.