US EditionUK, Australia, Germany, Italy and New Zealand condemn Israel's plan for new operation in Gaza
GAZA CITY, AUG 9 – European leaders warn Israel's plan will worsen Gaza's humanitarian crisis, violate international law, and risk regional stability amid over 61,000 Palestinian deaths, officials said.
- Amid mounting European condemnation, European Council President Antonio Costa warned on Friday that Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City must have consequences for EU-Israel relations.
- On Thursday, Israel’s Security Cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to control Gaza City and extend authority over the Gaza Strip before transferring power to a civilian administration.
- Warning of risks to surviving hostages, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged Israel’s Security Cabinet that occupying Gaza would entail lengthy military and economic repercussions.
- Amid mounting international condemnation, these governments reaffirmed their rejection of Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza and urged diplomatic negotiations for a two-state solution.
- The UN Security Council will meet on Saturday to discuss the Gaza operation, set to last at least six months with over 61,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023, and Germany halts military exports.
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'Catastrophic': Australia condemns Israel plan for Gaza
Israel’s plan to intensify its military operation in Gaza has sparked international outrage. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) By Samantha Lock Australia has united with four counterparts to condemn Israel’s plan to intensify the war on Gaza and assume full control of the territory. Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned the looming military operation risked violating international law and putting the lives of hostages and civilians in more danger. In a stat…
UK, Australia, Germany, Italy and New Zealand condemn Israel's plan for new operation in Gaza
"It will endanger the lives of the hostages and further risk the mass displacement of civilians. The plans risk violating international humanitarian law," a joint statement says.
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7NEWS AustraliaAustralia ‘strongly rejects’ Israeli takeover of Gaza: Wong
Penny Wong has issued a joint statement with a number of other foreign ministers to ‘strongly reject’ the Israeli Security Council’s decision to expand its military operation and take over Gaza.
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