The mediators of the Gaza Strip truce — Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar — issued a joint statement on Monday strongly condemning ongoing Israeli violations in the Palestinian territory.
According to africanews.com, the statement came after Israel’s renewed strikes reportedly killed over 20 people. The three countries particularly denounced the targeting of health facilities and infrastructure, and the resulting civilian casualties, including women and children.
The statement described the actions as ‘a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law’.
The mediators stressed the need for Israel to fully uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement. They said the attacks were undermining efforts to implement its second phase, ‘particularly following Hamas’ acceptance of the roadmap’ and agreement to confine their weapons.
The trio said the Israeli violations are threatening the path to de-escalation and exacerbating the suffering of people in the Gaza Strip.
They urged the international community to pressure Israel to meet its obligations, and demanded the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and medical supplies to the enclave.
Gazan health authorities say at least 1,230 Palestinians have been killed since the October deal.