Watan-In recent days, the international community has witnessed a growing wave of condemnation against Israel’s actions in Gaza, with numerous governments accusing it of committing genocidal crimes against civilians amid a devastating humanitarian crisis.
Official statements from Turkey and 38 Arab, Western, and European nations have demanded an immediate end to the war, the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid, and have warned of potential diplomatic and economic repercussions if Israel continues its military offensive.
Regional and Global Reactions
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Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, speaking at the Turkic States Summit in Hungary, described Gaza as enduring “hell on earth”, and stressed the importance of establishing a sustainable peace process and uninterrupted aid.
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Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation, and the Foreign Ministry labeled any further ground invasion as “deeply alarming.”
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United Kingdom: London pledged £4 million ($5.37M) in aid to Gaza and warned that “Israel will not achieve security by prolonging Palestinian suffering.” It also suspended free trade talks with Israel and summoned its ambassador.
- France and Canada: Both governments issued a joint statement condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and hinted at “concrete steps” if the attacks and aid restrictions do not stop. France also reiterated its push to recognize a Palestinian state.
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Italy: Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani urged Israel to halt its military assault, calling for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
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Switzerland: Announced a 20 million CHF humanitarian aid package, with funds directed to UNRWA and other NGOs, and urged Israel to respect international humanitarian law.
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Greece: Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis called the situation a “nightmare”, emphasizing the urgent need to end the bloodshed.
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Spain: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged Israel’s exclusion from international cultural events, comparing it to Russia’s isolation post-Ukraine war. At the Arab League summit, he called for an immediate end to the humanitarian disaster.
Unified Arab and European Stance
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Seven European Countries—Spain, Norway, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and Slovenia—issued a joint statement calling on Israel to negotiate in good faith, end the war, and lift the siege on Gaza. They warned against forced displacement or demographic changes.
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Arab League Summit in Baghdad (22 nations): The closing statement demanded an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Key Arab Leaders Speak Out
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Egypt: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene as a peace mediator.
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Jordan: PM Jaafar Hassan called the war an ongoing tragedy and said stopping it is now the top priority.
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Saudi Arabia: Minister Adel Al-Jubeir emphasized continued efforts to halt Israel’s crimes, and rejected forced displacement or imposed solutions.
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Morocco: FM Nasser Bourita advocated for a ceasefire in both Gaza and the West Bank, and reaffirmed support for the two-state solution.
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Tunisia: FM Mohammed Ali Nafti described the Israeli offensive as a systematic destruction in defiance of global norms.
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Iraq: PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani pledged $20 million for Gaza’s reconstruction and demanded an end to the war.
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Palestine: President Mahmoud Abbas proposed a unified Arab peace plan including a permanent ceasefire, prisoner release, Israeli withdrawal, and the restoration of Palestinian governance in Gaza.
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Lebanon: PM Nawaf Salam reaffirmed support for Palestinian self-determination and condemned Israeli war crimes.
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Algeria: FM Ahmed Attaf called for unified Arab backing for Palestine, as “the central cause of the Arab world.”
Other Global Responses
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UAE: In coordination with Israel, the UAE agreed to deliver emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza, following a call between Abdullah bin Zayed and Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar.
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Qatar: PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani reaffirmed Qatar’s active mediation with Egypt to reach a ceasefire.
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Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Sisi emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in a joint call.
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Malaysia: In a May 14 statement, the Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s escalating aggression, accusing it of using “voluntary relocation” as cover for mass displacement, and called on the UN Security Council to hold Israel accountable.
Background and Human Cost
Backed unconditionally by the United States, Israel has waged a full-scale war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in:
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Over 175,000 Palestinians killed or injured, mostly women and children
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More than 11,000 missing
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Hundreds of thousands displaced
As the war rages on, global pressure continues to mount, demanding an end to the bloodshed, the lifting of the siege, and a pathway to justice and peace.
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