Eight Muslim Nations Condemn Israel's Rejection of U.S. Gaza Peace Roadmap

Foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on Sunday condemning Israel's refusal to adopt the Gaza peace roadmap presented by U.S. President Donald Trump. The ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Turkey, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said the rejection amounts to a direct repudiation of the plan and undermines efforts toward a lasting peace.

The statement was released as Trump’s envoys, including Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov, met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo to advance the proposal. Hamas officials also attended some of the talks. An Israeli official indicated that Kushner and Mladenov were slated to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, after Netanyahu labeled the roadmap "unacceptable" on August 9.

Trump's plan calls for an immediate cease-fire, the disarmament of Hamas, withdrawal of Israeli forces and reconstruction of Gaza under a new civilian administration. While Hamas has indicated willingness to accept the proposal, it said implementation depends on Israel first fulfilling its commitments, including halting attacks and withdrawing troops.

Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes resumed in Gaza, with the military reporting strikes on Islamic Jihad and Hamas fighters in Khan Younis and Nuseirat, resulting in several injuries and at least one death. The ongoing violence has killed more than 1,250 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, and four Israeli soldiers.

In a separate development, Yemen's armed forces announced extensive operations against Houthi positions across multiple regions, claiming to have destroyed weapons depots and vehicles.

The joint condemnation reflects growing diplomatic friction over the peace initiative and highlights the broader regional concerns about the conflict's humanitarian impact.