![Relatives and local residents attend the funeral ceremony for 50 Palestinians, whose bodies were recovered from the rubble of buildings destroyed in intense Israeli bombardments, at the courtyard of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on August 20, 2026. [Mohammed Asad/Middle East Monitor]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/photo_2026-08-20_11-50-18.jpg)
Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip that killed civilians, including women and children, warning that the escalation threatens ongoing efforts to implement the ceasefire, Anadolu reports. In a joint statement, the three countries, acting as mediators, expressed “deep concern” over continued violations and said the intensification of Israeli attacks was undermining regional and international efforts at a critical stage. They said intensive efforts were underway to implement the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, citing a meeting between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials as well as “constructive steps” in the negotiation process. “The mediating countries stress the imperative for Israel to fully comply with all its obligations under […]
