Israel jeopardising Trump's Gaza peace plan, say UAE and 7 Muslim nations
Eight Muslim-majority nations have issued a joint statement accusing Israel of undermining a US-backed Gaza peace plan. The countries argue that continued military operations violate international law and threaten to derail the ceasefire roadmap.
Why it matters
This rare diplomatic alignment among diverse nations underscores the significant international pressure on Israel regarding the Gaza conflict.
The United Arab Emirates joined seven other Muslim-majority nations on Thursday in issuing a strongly worded joint statement condemning Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip and accusing it of jeopardising US President Donald Trump's roadmap to end the war.The joint declaration, issued by the foreign ministers of the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, said Israel's continued military operations were undermining international efforts to implement the next phase of the Gaza peace plan after Palestinian factions accepted the framework announced by Trump.
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