World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder praised a joint declaration by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey, which condemned the October 7th attacks and called for Hamas to release hostages, disarm, and relinquish control of Gaza. Lauder described this as a 'moment of moral clarity' and urged the international community to follow suit. He criticized the recent international conference on Palestine for failing to include this demand in its final document, calling the omission a 'serious moral failure.' The joint statement, signed by 17 nations, emphasizes that ending Hamas's rule and disarmament are essential steps toward peace and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state.