Arab League condemns ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza

The Arab League has strongly condemned the Israeli military's targeting of the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, describing it as a serious violation of international humanitarian law. The League stressed that attacks on civilian sites, amid the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza, represent a dangerous escalation that threatens civilian lives and undermines efforts to secure a ceasefire.

In a statement, the Arab League warned of the dangers posed by continued Israeli violations and assaults against the Palestinian people in Gaza, including strikes on civilians, medical facilities, shelters, and tents for displaced persons. The League also highlighted Israeli restrictions on the entry of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid, warning that such actions risk plunging the territory back into a cycle of violence and escalation, and undermine regional and international efforts to restore security and stability.

The Arab League called on the UN Security Council and the international community to fulfill their legal and moral responsibilities by taking urgent and effective measures to compel Israel to halt its attacks, ensure full protection for hospitals, health facilities, and medical staff, and lift all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid. The League also urged that UN agencies and humanitarian organizations, especially the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), be allowed to carry out their work freely, safely, and without obstacles.