Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and 17 other Arab and Islamic countries have strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, saying it undermines the ceasefire and contradicts efforts to restore stability in the Palestinian territory.
In a joint statement by the foreign ministers, circulated by Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on social media platform X on Sunday, they said the attack on Thursday (Nov 12) violated international humanitarian law, which provides special protection for medical facilities and personnel.
The foreign ministers condemned continued Israeli attacks on civilians in the Gaza Strip, saying they undermine the ceasefire and efforts to restore security and stability in Palestinian territory as outlined in the comprehensive plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.
Ministers also expressed concern that Israel's continued restrictions on humanitarian aid were worsening the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, particularly as winter approaches.
The situation poses serious risks to civilians, especially children and infants, who could die from exposure to cold temperatures, they warned.
Therefore, the Indonesian foreign minister and his counterparts from other Arab and Islamic countries urged Israel to heed calls from the international community and the Board of Peace (BoP) to increase humanitarian assistance and fulfill its obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 of 2025.
Israel was also urged to stop delaying compliance with the ceasefire, protect civilians and medical facilities, and ensure the entry of essential humanitarian aid for people in the Gaza Strip.
"Israel must also allow UN agencies and humanitarian organizations to carry out their mandates without interference," the statement said.
Additionally, the foreign ministers called on the United States and the BoP to increase pressure on Israel to honor its commitments and lift all restrictions on humanitarian assistance.
They said the measures would help preserve the credibility of the Gaza reconstruction agreement and the ceasefire.
The foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to working with regional and international partners to uphold the ceasefire, ensure the implementation of the Gaza reconstruction plan, and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Besides Indonesia, the joint statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people, injured 27 others, and caused extensive damage to the hospital.