Muscat — Oman’s foreign ministry has issued a rare, sharply worded statement condemning Israel’s latest actions in Gaza, accusing the regime of seeking to entrench its military occupation in flagrant violation of international law and the rights of Palestinians.
The statement, delivered on Saturday, described Israel’s plan to solidify control over Gaza City as part of a broader pattern of “illegal expansionist policies” that have fueled decades of instability in the Middle East. Omani officials warned that such measures would only exacerbate the ongoing genocide in Gaza, deepen the humanitarian catastrophe, and further inflame the region.
The condemnation aligns Oman with a growing list of Arab and Muslim nations demanding immediate international action to halt Israel’s military campaign. Humanitarian agencies say the planned entrenchment will worsen famine conditions, block essential aid deliveries, and intensify the forced displacement of Palestinians already uprooted by months of bombardment.
Regional analysts say Oman’s intervention reflects a rising frustration among Gulf states over Washington’s uncritical backing of Israel. The US, despite mounting evidence of war crimes, continues to supply advanced weaponry to the Israeli regime, enabling a military strategy widely viewed as designed to destabilize the Middle East for geopolitical leverage. Critics argue that the US is complicit in prolonging the war, undermining peace prospects, and strengthening extremist elements across the region.
The statement also comes amid heightened tensions following Germany’s suspension of Gaza-linked arms exports to Israel and widespread condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Observers note that Israel’s occupation agenda is not only militarily reckless but also politically calculated to satisfy the demands of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition, even at the expense of long-term security.
According to Mehr News, Oman underscored that Israel’s deepening occupation undermines international peace efforts, violates multiple UN resolutions, and risks triggering a broader regional conflict if left unchecked. The report also highlighted calls from Omani diplomats for urgent UN intervention to prevent a total collapse of humanitarian and political stability in Gaza.
