Afghanistan, Feb. 2 -- Arab and Muslim countries condemned renewed ceasefire violations in Gaza, warning escalating attacks risk undermining peace efforts and worsening regional tensions further.

Several Arab and Muslim countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning continued violations of the Gaza ceasefire, warning the situation threatens ongoing peace efforts.

Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar said recent actions could undermine efforts to implement the second phase of a US-backed peace proposal.

The ministers warned repeated violations could obstruct political and humanitarian progress aimed at stabilizing Gaza and improving security conditions f...