Canberra, Australia — Berlin, Germany — Rome, Italy — Wellington, New Zealand — London, UK — The foreign ministers of Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint condemnation of Israel’s security cabinet decision to escalate military operations by seizing control of Gaza City.
In a unified statement, the ministers warned that Israel’s plans “risk violating international humanitarian law,” expressing deep concern over the impact on civilians in the already devastated Palestinian territory. The operation, which aims to assert military control over Gaza City, marks a significant intensification of the nearly two-year-long conflict.
The ministers called on all parties to respect international legal obligations and to prioritise the protection of civilians amid rising fears of further displacement and suffering in Gaza. The statement reflects growing international unease about the humanitarian consequences of ongoing hostilities.
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