Several Arab nations including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have condemned Hamas for its control in Gaza and called for it to surrender its weapons to the Palestinian Authority. The declaration also criticized Israel's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza, resulting in a devastating humanitarian catastrophe. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot praised the declaration as "historic and unprecedented", while US Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce described it as a "publicity stunt" that could prolong the conflict.