Qatar, Jordan, Egypt condemn Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza

Palestinians search for bodies and survivors from the rubble of a police station after it was targeted by an Israeli army strike in Gaza City Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP)
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Updated 01 February 2026
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Qatar, Jordan, Egypt condemn Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza

  • Israel pounded Gaza on Saturday with some of its most intense ​airstrikes since the October ceasefire was brokered

LONDON: Qatar, Jordan and Egypt on Saturday strongly condemned Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, warning the attacks risk dangerous escalation and undermine regional and international efforts to restore stability.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the breaches, which have resulted in fatalities and injuries, threatened the political pathway aimed at de-escalation and jeopardize efforts to create a safer environment for Palestinians in Gaza, the Qatar News Agency reported.

Doha urged Israel to fully comply with the ceasefire agreement, calling for maximum restraint from all parties to ensure the success of the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

The ministry also stressed the importance of creating conditions conducive to early recovery and reconstruction in the enclave.

Jordan echoed the condemnation, with its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates describing the latest incidents as a blatant breach of the ceasefire and a dangerous escalation.

Ministry spokesperson Fouad Majali called for strict adherence to the agreement and its provisions, including the immediate, adequate and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as well as moving forward with the second phase of the deal, according to the Jordan News Agency.

Majali urged the international community to fulfil its legal and moral responsibilities to ensure Israel’s compliance, while warning against actions that could derail de-escalation efforts. He also reiterated Jordan’s call for a clear political horizon leading to an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the two-state solution and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Egypt, meanwhile, condemned what it described as recurrent Israeli breaches that have led to the deaths of at least 25 Palestinians.

Cairo warned that such actions risk turning the situation into a tinderbox and threaten ongoing efforts to stabilize Gaza at both the security and humanitarian levels.

In a statement, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry appealed to all parties to exercise maximum restraint, safeguard the ceasefire, and avoid measures that could undermine the political process. It stressed the need to maintain momentum toward early recovery and reconstruction, emphasizing that continued violations directly threaten prospects for lasting stability in the enclave.


Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim arrives in Abu Dhabi

Updated 14 February 2026
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Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim arrives in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin ​Hamad Al-Thani arrived Saturday in Abu Dhabi, state news agency QNA reported.

The Qatari ruler and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at the Al-Bateen Airport by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

The Qatari delegation was also welcomed by Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum; Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Adviser to the UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Nahyan; Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the UAE Dr. Sultan Salmeen Al-Mansouri, along with a number of senior officials.

Sheikh Tamim headed to Abu Dhabi on a fraternal visit to the UAE, QNA reported.

Sheikh Tamim is accompanied by Personal Representative of the Emir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, and a number of senior officials.