Security Council to urgently discuss Israel's takeover of Gaza City, all sides denounce
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Saturday (August 9) to discuss Israel's announced plan to take over Gaza City. The plan has triggered widespread condemnation from the international community and prompted many countries to call for the meeting, which the Palestinian representative to the United Nations welcomed. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement: firmly opposed to occupation and forced displacement.
According to AFP, UN Secretary-General Guterres warned on Saturday through a spokesperson that Israel's actions could lead to "dangerous escalation" and "worsen the catastrophic situation of millions of Palestinians." He pointed out that the plan could trigger "more forced displacement, massacres, and large-scale destruction, further increasing the suffering of the people in Gaza." The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called on the Israeli government's plan to be "immediately stopped."
Israel's plan to take over Gaza City sparks global condemnation
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently ordered the military to take over Gaza City to "eliminate" Hamas, which has drawn strong reactions from the international community. Germany announced a suspension of all weapons exports that could be used in the Gaza Strip, China criticized Israel for taking "dangerous actions," and many countries have expressed opposition to the plan.
France: Firmly opposes occupation and forced displacement
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Saturday saying that the plan would put the peace process in a dead end and reiterated "firm opposition to any plan to occupy Gaza and carry out forced displacement." French Foreign Minister Baros said that a full takeover of Gaza City would only "worsen an already disastrous situation" and would not achieve the goals of releasing hostages held by Hamas, disarming them, or getting them to surrender.
EU: Calls for immediate ceasefire and re-evaluation of relations
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged the Israeli government to withdraw its decision to extend the military operation and emphasized that "a ceasefire must be achieved immediately." European Council President Charles Michel stated on social media platform X that the decision would have "an impact" on EU-Israel relations and noted that "the situation in Gaza remains severe, and Israel's decision will only worsen the situation."
UK: Warns military escalation is "wrong"
UK Prime Minister Starmer criticized the Israeli government's decision to increase military operations in Gaza as a "mistake" and urged Israel to immediately withdraw the decision. He pointed out that this move "does nothing to end the conflict or facilitate the release of hostages, but will only bring more massacres."
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