Turkey, Egypt and Qatar have strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks in Gaza in a joint statement issued Thursday. The three countries said Israel must fulfill its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and refrain from any actions that could increase tensions. They called for efforts to preserve the ceasefire and prevent a further expansion of the conflict.

The mediator countries said the increased intensity of Israeli attacks was undermining regional and international efforts being pursued to implement a “comprehensive plan” aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. Their statement linked the attacks to risks facing the wider diplomatic process.

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar said constructive progress was being made in discussions, including meetings between the Board of Peace and Israeli officials. They warned that the Israeli attacks were harming those efforts. The three countries urged the international community and the Board of Peace to take necessary measures to maintain the ceasefire and avert further escalation.