UAE joins Turkey, Saudi Arabia in accusing Israel of undermining Trump Gaza plan

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Palestinians seen near buildings destroyed during the recent war between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, central Gaza Strip, July 31, 2026. (Ali Hassan/Flash90)
Palestinians seen near buildings destroyed during the recent war between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, central Gaza Strip, July 31, 2026. (Ali Hassan/Flash90)

A group of Muslim countries — including close ally the United Arab Emirates and hostile Turkey — condemns Israeli “violations” in the Gaza Strip, and accuses Israel of undermining US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the fighting in Gaza.

Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt say Israel’s conduct in Gaza “constitutes a clear breach of Israel’s obligations under international law and the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, undermines international and regional efforts aimed at implementing the second phase of the Plan, particularly following the announcement by US President Donald Trump that the Palestinian factions accepted the roadmap, including the provisions relating to the confinement of weapons.”

They say Israel’s policy in Gaza “threatens to derail the political process, reignite the cycle of escalation, and further deepen the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.”

Israel says it will not begin to withdraw its forces in Gaza until meaningful progress is made on Hamas disarmament.

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