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Muslim Nations Condemn Israel's Strikes, Urge Peace Efforts

2/2/2026

Summary

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The foreign ministers of eight Muslim countries, including Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, condemned Israel's airstrikes in Gaza.
They warned the strikes threaten the ongoing peace process and violate the ceasefire.
They urged restraint to support the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
They called for a just peace that respects Palestinian self-determination and statehood and for stabilizing Gaza amid escalating tensions.

History

Historical Context

United Nations Security Council Resolution 242, adopted in 1967 after the Six-Day War, called for Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories and emphasized the right of all states in the region to peace. This resolution laid the groundwork for future peace negotiations and remains central to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the struggle for Palestinian self-determination and regional stability.

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Story summary

The foreign ministers of eight Muslim countries, including Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, condemned Israel's airstrikes in Gaza.
They warned the strikes threaten the ongoing peace process and violate the ceasefire.
They urged restraint to support the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
They called for a just peace that respects Palestinian self-determination and statehood and for stabilizing Gaza amid escalating tensions.

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