To address the ongoing war in Gaza, a coalition of Arab nations, including Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, has called for Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza in a declaration at a United Nations conference on Tuesday, 29 July. This comes as the humanitarian crisis worsens, with starvation and devastation affecting the civilian population in the Palestinian territory. According to the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification), two of the three signs of famine have already been met in Gaza: a sharp drop in food consumption and rising levels of severe malnutrition. The European Union along with 17 other countries also supported the new declaration. This declaration, which spans seven pages, demands that Hamas end its rule over Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority (PA), with international support. The goal, according to the statement, is to ensure a sovereign and independent Palestinian state. “In the context of ending the war in Gaza, Hamas must end its rule in Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority,” the declaration stated. “This must happen with international engagement and support, in line with the…
Arab Nations, Including Egypt, Call for Hamas to Disarm and End Gaza’s Rule
July 31, 2025
