In a fiery closed-door summit hosted by Turkey, foreign ministers from seven key Muslim-majority countries issued a unified ultimatum to Israel: complete and immediate withdrawal from Gaza or face escalating isolation. The gathering – attended by diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, and host Turkey – condemned ongoing Israeli “violations” of the U.S.-brokered October 10 ceasefire, accusing Jerusalem of derailing aid flows and plotting permanent occupation.
Tensions peaked over a proposed 5,000-strong international stabilization force. Israel has vetoed Turkish involvement, citing Ankara’s Hamas ties, leaving Egypt as likely lead. Fidan confirmed talks for a UN Security Council mandate, warning that without it, the fragile truce – already tested by mutual strikes – could collapse.
As Gazans endure hunger amid stalled reconstruction, the summit’s tough stance signals a hardening Muslim bloc – potentially pressuring the U.S. to enforce its own deal.
