Al-Arabiya News reported that France and Germany warned Israel not to escalate the conflict in Gaza.
President Macron said the new offensive "will drag the region into a prolonged war." German Foreign Minister Joseph Wissing called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages.
France and Germany stated on Wednesday that they opposed the escalation of military operations in Gaza after Israel approved a plan to conquer the city of Gaza and authorized the mobilization of about 60,000 reserve soldiers.
The Israeli government's plan has triggered a wave of condemnation from the international community and domestic protests. An Israeli military official said: "We will enter a new phase of combat, carrying out a gradual, precise, and targeted operation in the city of Gaza and its surrounding areas, which is currently the main military and ruling stronghold of Hamas."
After the Israeli Defense Minister authorized the mobilization of about 60,000 reserve soldiers, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Israel's military offensive to conquer the city of Gaza "will only bring complete disaster to both peoples." The president wrote on social media that Israel's plan "will drag the region into a permanent war" and reiterated his call for an "international stability mission."
German government spokesperson Steffen Mayer said that Germany "is increasingly unable to understand how these actions will lead to the release of all hostages or achieve a ceasefire."
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