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Islamic Coalition Condemns Israel Amid Gaza Ceasefire Violations

2/1/2026

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Islamic Coalition Condemns Israel

A coalition of eight Islamic countries condemned Israel for repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire.
Airstrikes killed at least 30 people, including women and children.
Israel plans to reopen the Rafah crossing for limited medical evacuations, limiting crossings to 150 per day and raising humanitarian concerns about access to urgent care.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged Gaza's high civilian death toll, signaling intensified scrutiny of its operations.

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Israel Destroys Agriculture

Israel's military actions in Gaza have destroyed agricultural land, with 36.9% of Gaza's territory unusable.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense confirmed herbicide use on 12 square kilometers in 2016.
Recent assessments indicate military operations have spoiled 96 square kilometers since October 2023.
Critics argue the United Nations has failed to address the colonial context, enabling impunity while planning further military assaults.

History

Historical Context

The Gaza–Israel conflict, rooted in the 1948 displacement of Palestinians, has seen multiple wars, including the devastating 2014 Gaza War, which resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths and extensive infrastructure damage. The ongoing humanitarian crisis has prompted regional solidarity among Islamic countries against Israel, reflecting a historical pattern of resistance and calls for accountability in the face of military actions and humanitarian access issues.

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Islamic Coalition Condemns Israel

A coalition of eight Islamic countries condemned Israel for repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire.
Airstrikes killed at least 30 people, including women and children.
Israel plans to reopen the Rafah crossing for limited medical evacuations, limiting crossings to 150 per day and raising humanitarian concerns about access to urgent care.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged Gaza's high civilian death toll, signaling intensified scrutiny of its operations.

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