Khan Younis:Ankara Trkiye, along with 17 other countries, has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, located in southern Gaza. The strike resulted in casualties among both patients and medical personnel. In response, these nations have urged Israel to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and allow the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, a joint statement was released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday. The statement included foreign ministers from Trkiye, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They collectively asserted that the attack breached international humanitarian law, which mandates special protection for medical facilities and healthcare workers.
Furthermore, the ministers expressed their condemnation of ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians, including strikes on shelters housing displaced individuals. They warned that these attacks threaten the ceasefire and efforts to restore stability in Gaza. The statement also highlighted concerns over Israel's restrictions on humanitarian aid and the worsening conditions in Gaza, particularly with the onset of winter.
The joint statement called for Israel to heed international appeals and fulfill its obligations under the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement, Trump's Comprehensive Plan, and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025). The ministers emphasized the need for Israel to uphold the ceasefire, ensure civilian protection, and guarantee the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. They also urged the US and the Board of Peace to intensify efforts to ensure Israel's compliance with these commitments.
The countries reiterated their dedication to collaborating with regional and international partners to consolidate the ceasefire, implement all phases of the plan, and expand humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.