✍️ By TWWnews International Desk

In a landmark move, five influential Arab countries—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey—have issued a joint condemnation of the October 7 Hamas attack, signaling a major shift in regional diplomacy and collective accountability.

The declaration, presented on July 30 at a high-level summit in New York, demands that Hamas:

• Release all hostages without delay
• Disarm and dismantle its militant operations
• Relinquish control over Gaza

This marks the first unified Arab League statement directly challenging Hamas’s authority and tactics, aligning with Western nations in calling for civilian protection and political reform.

🌐 Global Reaction

The statement was welcomed by France, the UK, Canada, and several EU member states, who hailed it as a “historic and unprecedented” moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy.

This is a moment of moral clarity, said French Foreign Minister Élisabeth Borne. The Arab world is signaling that terrorism and hostage-taking are unacceptable, regardless of political context.

🔍 Strategic Implications

• Reflects growing Arab discontent with Hamas’s governance and its destabilizing role in the region
• Reinforces calls for a two-state solution based on international law and human rights
• Increases pressure on Iran-backed factions operating in Gaza and Lebanon

📌 TWWnews Insight

With the UN General Assembly approaching next month, this declaration could reshape diplomatic narratives and pave the way for a joint Arab–Western roadmap for Gaza’s future governance. TWWnews will continue to monitor developments and provide expert analysis.