[10] The group has urged both the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Muslim countries to take a firm stance in support of Palestine.

[12][13] The Taliban has condemned various actions it views as violations of international law, including the expansion of settlements in the West Bank,[14] the attack on Rafah,[15] and the bombing of Al-Mamdani Hospital in Gaza.

[16] The group has repeatedly called for a ceasefire, describing the invasion of Gaza as genocide and characterizing Israeli policies as constituting apartheid.

[19] On October 17, 2024, following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the official newspaper of the Taliban issued a statement offering their condolences.

[20] The following day, Prime Minister Muhammad Hasan Akhund also released a message of condolence on the killing of Yahya Sinwar.