Arab Parliament Chief Urges Global Action to Halt Israeli Violations in Gaza and the West Bank
Arab Parliament head Mohamed bin Ahmad Al‑Yamahi calls on the UN and international community to stop Israeli violations in Gaza and the West Bank and secure urgent humanitarian access.
Mohamed bin Ahmad Al‑Yamahi, president of the Arab Parliament, on August 5, 2026 issued a forceful appeal for immediate international intervention to end what he described as ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza and the West Bank.
He said attacks that have struck hospitals, homes and tents sheltering displaced families amount to war crimes and represent clear breaches of international law.
Arab Parliament Demands Immediate Ceasefire and Implementation of Agreement
Al‑Yamahi urged the United Nations Security Council and the wider international community to implement the existing ceasefire agreement without delay.
He called for a transition to the second phase of a broadly referenced peace plan, insisting that political arrangements and security measures outlined in prior accords must be activated to halt further bloodshed.
Statement Highlights Attacks on Civilians as War Crimes
In his statement, Al‑Yamahi explicitly condemned strikes on medical facilities, residential areas and internally displaced person camps.
He said such targeting undermines legal protections for civilians and medical personnel and amounts to violations warranting international criminal accountability.
Concerns Raised Over Settlement Expansion and Forced Displacement
The Arab Parliament chief warned that continued escalation in the West Bank, coupled with settlement expansion and forced evictions, is creating irreversible facts on the ground.
He said these developments erode prospects for a negotiated peace and increase regional instability, calling for measures to halt settlement activity and protect vulnerable communities.
Humanitarian Access: Open Crossings and Flow of Aid
Al‑Yamahi demanded that all crossings be opened immediately and that humanitarian corridors remain secure to allow unimpeded delivery of food, medicine and shelter supplies.
He emphasized that ensuring the steady flow of assistance is a moral and legal obligation for both parties and for international relief agencies operating in the area.
Calls for Accountability and Terror Designation for Extremist Settler Groups
The Arab Parliament head urged the international community to hold perpetrators accountable and to consider listing extremist settler groups responsible for violence on international terrorism lists.
He argued that formal designations would aid legal and diplomatic efforts to curb violent acts and dismantle networks that incite and carry out attacks against civilians.
Regional and International Response Needed to Prevent Wider Instability
Al‑Yamahi appealed to regional partners and global powers to coordinate pressure and mediation efforts aimed at de‑escalation and a return to diplomatic channels.
He stressed that a durable solution requires both immediate humanitarian relief and renewed engagement on a political roadmap that addresses core grievances.
The Arab Parliament’s statement frames the current cycle of violence as not only a humanitarian emergency but also a test of international mechanisms designed to prevent and punish violations of the laws of armed conflict.
International actors were urged to prioritize enforcement of ceasefire terms, protection of medical and civilian infrastructure, and mechanisms to monitor compliance.
A stable and enforceable ceasefire, along with transparent investigations into alleged war crimes, was presented as essential to rebuilding trust and enabling a phased political process.
Longer‑term remedies proposed in the statement include restoring access for humanitarian organizations, halting settlement expansion, and committing to third‑party monitoring to prevent further forced displacement.
Those proposals, the Arab Parliament leader said, are designed to safeguard civilians and preserve any remaining potential for negotiated resolution.
The statement concluded with a call for coordinated international action to prevent further civilian suffering and to uphold obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law.