Regional states condemn Israeli strikes in Gaza; Israel blames Hamas

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Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Turkey, and other countries condemned Israeli strikes in Gaza, highlighting attacks on health and civilian infrastructure. The joint statement also criticized the ongoing civilian casualties and indirectly blamed Hamas, reflecting rising regional tensions.

ISTANBUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and several other countries on Thursday strongly condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, including attacks on healthcare facilities, medical infrastructure and civilian infrastructure. In a joint statement also signed by the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, Pakistan and Indonesia, they condemned the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza.