Cairo: The ministerial committee mandated by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza, along with 23 countries, the Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, has jointly voiced strong condemnation and categorical rejection of Israel's intention to impose full military control over Gaza.

According to Nam News Network, the joint statement was released by the foreign ministries of countries including Egypt, Palestine, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Mauritania, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Chad, Djibouti, Somalia, Türkiye, and Gambia. The statement described the Israeli intention as a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law, aiming to entrench the illegal occupation and impose a fait accompli on the ground by force.

The statement further warned that the Israeli course of action constitutes a continuation of grave violations, such as killing and starvation, forced displacement, and annexation of Palestinian land. The statement called these actions crimes against humanity.

Meanwhile, during a meeting in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan affirmed their rejection of a military re-occupation of the Gaza Strip. They called for an immediate ceasefire in the enclave, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.

Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages and captives. They also reiterated their rejection of the displacement of Palestinians.

Since the resumption of the international airdrop operation in late July, 11 countries have participated, providing over 1,100 aid packages to the Gaza Strip. Greece and Italy joined the operation for the first time, collaborating with the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Germany, and the Netherlands.

While the Israeli regime denies allegations of causing starvation in Gaza, United Nations officials and experts assert that the airdrops have limited impact on alleviating the humanitarian crisis unless Israel opens land crossings to allow more aid and permits medical treatment for the malnourished.