Breaking: Muslim and Arab Nations Unite to Condemn Hamas’ October 7 Attack.
In a groundbreaking move, key Muslim and Arab nations—including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and Turkey—jointly condemned Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel during a high-level UN meeting on July 30, 2025.
The gathering, aimed at advancing a two-state solution, resulted in the adoption of the “New York Declaration,” a seven-page roadmap calling for Hamas’ disarmament, withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of all remaining hostages.
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The declaration, backed by 17 nations, the Arab League, and the European Union, outlines a phased plan for lasting peace, envisioning a demilitarized Palestinian state coexisting with Israel before eventual integration into a broader Middle Eastern framework. However, the proposal faced strong opposition from Israel and the U.S., with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissing it as a “security and nationalist hoax.”
For the first time since the war began, major Arab and Muslim states publicly denounced Hamas’ actions while pushing for a political resolution to the conflict. The document marks a significant diplomatic shift, emphasizing:
- Condemnation of Hamas’ October 7 massacre
- Demands for hostage releases
- Calls for Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza
- A structured path toward a two-state solution
U.S. officials criticized the conference as “unproductive and poorly timed,” while Israel’s UN envoy, Danny Danon, accused participants of “appeasing extremists.”
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Roadblocks and Next Steps
Originally planned for June with world leaders in attendance, the meeting was scaled down to ministerial-level participation. Despite the setbacks, the declaration established eight expert committees to advance different aspects of the peace plan.
Analysts suggest the unified Arab-Muslim stance could pressure Hamas while opening new diplomatic avenues. However, with Israel and the U.S. rejecting the proposal, the path forward remains uncertain.
Breaking: Muslim and Arab Nations Unite to Condemn Hamas’ October 7 Attack.
