In a joint statement cited by AFP, the three mediating countries denounced what they called "continued violations by Israel in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks on medical facilities and infrastructure", saying they had caused civilian deaths, including women and children. The situation, they said, amounts to a "flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law".
The condemnation comes days after Hamas said it accepted a disarmament plan put forward by US President Donald Trump, though the group said it would only give up its weapons once Israel meets its own commitments under the deal. Israeli officials, meanwhile, have said troops will stay in Gaza until Hamas disarms.
Trump said Thursday his Board of Peace had struck a deal to disarm Hamas in phases: the group would surrender its weapons, Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza, and international stabilization forces would then take over the territory. Hamas has said its disarmament depends on Israel first halting attacks, pulling back to positions held at the start of the October 2025 truce, and allowing more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Israel has already voiced unease over the plan. The AP reported Monday, citing Netanyahu spokesman Doron Spielman, that Israel had relayed "serious security concerns" to the White House over the proposed disarmament agreement with Hamas.
The disarmament deal is meant to launch the second phase of the Gaza truce, in force since October 10, 2025. Under its original terms Israel was to hold just over half of Gaza, but its forces have since pushed into additional Palestinian territory.
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Source: PAP