Why it matters:
The coordinated statement reflects growing international concern over Israel’s military strategy in Gaza, especially as famine conditions intensify.
What they’re saying:
The ministers from Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, the U.K., and the EU announced in their statement:
The Israeli plan “aggravates the catastrophic humanitarian situation.”
It “endangers the lives of hostages” and risks “mass displacement of civilians.”
Any annexation or settlement expansion “violates international law.”
Zoom in:
The statement reaffirmed support for a negotiated two-state solution, calling it the only path to lasting peace. It emphasized that any resolution must include:
The complete demilitarization of Hamas
The exclusion of Hamas from governance in Gaza
A central role for the Palestinian Authority
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