The group, which includes countries historically critical of Western-aligned security frameworks, underscored that their approach will focus on international legal instruments and forums. Although the specific states involved were not listed in the initial summary, the coordinated statement came amid rising casualties and humanitarian concerns in the Gaza Strip.

The declaration also signals a willingness to bypass traditional Western-led diplomatic processes by turning to global courts, UN mechanisms, and arms control measures. Several members reportedly called for increased collaboration with human rights bodies and investigative commissions to document abuses.

Arms Ban Seen As Key Lever Against Israeli Military Action

A central pillar of the bloc’s plan is to pressure international arms suppliers to halt weapons shipments to Israel. The group argues that continuing arms transfers only fuels the military campaign in Gaza, which has already led to widespread civilian suffering and allegations of war crimes.

This marks one of the clearest collective calls for sanctions from a coordinated bloc outside the Western alliance. The move follows weeks of public outrage over events in Gaza and is expected to further polarize diplomatic alignments, especially at the United Nations and within the Non-Aligned Movement.