Egypt, Qatar and Turkey Condemn Israeli Settlement and Gaza Strikes

Egypt, Qatar and Turkey condemned intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza, saying they violate ceasefire obligations. Egypt also condemned Israel's E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning it undermines prospects for Palestinian statehood. Al-Azhar joined the condemnation, calling the project a threat to a Palestinian state. Egypt and Qatar separately stressed the importance of freedom of navigation in maritime corridors and straits.