Arab, Muslim nations condemn Israel’s Gaza hospital strike killing 13

Kuwait City: Arab and Muslim countries have strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex near Khan Younis on 12th November, which killed 13 people and injured 20 others. Most of the victims were patients receiving treatment at the hospital.

The attack targeted the hospital’s second floor. Nasser Medical Complex is the only hospital operating in Khan Younis and had been providing medical care to nearly 500,000 people across southern Gaza, making the strike particularly devastating for an already vulnerable population.

Foreign ministers from Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Algeria, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt and Mauritania jointly denounced the attack.

The ministers also condemned Israel’s continuing assaults on Palestinians, including those living in refugee camps. They warned that such attacks undermine the ceasefire agreement and efforts to restore security and stability in the region. They further said the actions run counter to US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan.

The joint statement expressed serious concern over Israeli restrictions on humanitarian and shelter supplies entering Gaza. These include medicines, medical equipment, tents, caravans and mobile homes, all urgently needed by displaced and affected residents.

The ministers urged Israel to respond to appeals from the international community and the Board of Peace to increase aid deliveries to Gaza. They also called on the Israeli government to fully meet its obligations under the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, Trump’s comprehensive plan and the 2025 United Nations Security Council resolution.