Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries on Sunday condemned what they described as repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire by Israel, warning that the incidents risk undermining efforts to restore stability as work continues on the next phase of an internationally backed peace plan.

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the United Arab Emirates said the reported breaches threaten progress toward calm in Gaza at a sensitive moment.

The eight countries said they had worked with the administration of Donald Trump on a plan aimed at ending hostilities in Gaza. The plan’s implementation began in October 2025 and led to a ceasefire more than two years after fighting escalated, according to the statement.

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However, the ministers said Israel had repeatedly violated the truce through strikes in Gaza, resulting in significant casualties. They warned that such actions could escalate tensions and jeopardise ongoing diplomatic efforts, including the advancement of the plan’s second phase.

Focus shifts to next phase of plan

According to the joint statement, discussions on the second phase are shifting from ceasefire implementation to issues including demilitarisation, governance arrangements and reconstruction. The ministers said repeated violations pose a direct risk to the political process and complicate efforts to improve security and humanitarian conditions.

The statement also referenced the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, calling for full adherence by all parties to sustain the ceasefire and support early recovery and rebuilding.

The foreign ministers urged restraint and said all sides should avoid actions that could undermine the current process. They reiterated support for a just and lasting peace based on international law, relevant UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, including the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood.

Israel has not publicly responded to the joint statement.