Islamabad: The Foreign Ministers of seventeen countries, including Pakistan, have collectively denounced an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, which resulted in casualties among patients and medical personnel. The ministers described the strike as a violation of international humanitarian law, emphasizing the protection afforded to medical facilities and healthcare workers.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Palestine, Algeria, Mauritania, Sudan, Libya, Djibouti, Somalia, Lebanon, and Oman issued a joint statement condemning the continued Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians. These attacks include strikes on tents and other sites housing displaced persons, which the ministers argue undermine ceasefire efforts and contradict President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan.

The statement expressed concern over Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid and essential supplies, exacerbating Gaza’s humanitarian crisis as winter approaches. Inadequate shelter and deteriorating services in water, sanitation, and healthcare were highlighted as significant risks to civilian lives, particularly for children and infants vulnerable to harsh weather conditions.

The ministers urged Israel to uphold the ceasefire, ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, and fulfil its obligations under international agreements, including the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025). They also called for Israel to permit United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations to operate without hindrance.

Reaffirming their commitment to regional and international collaboration, the Foreign Ministers stressed the importance of consolidating the ceasefire, implementing all phases of the Plan, and increasing humanitarian assistance to alleviate Palestinian suffering.