Thirteen nations, usually supportive of Israel, call for restraint, urging against a major offensive in southern Gaza due to concerns for civilian safety.
“My hope in 1948 was to return, but my hope today is to survive,” a displaced Palestinian says. / Photo: AA
The signatories were Australia, Britain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and EU member states Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden. They called on Israel to take"concrete action for the protection of civilians, international and local humanitarian aid workers and journalists".The ministers also urged Israel to"open all possible overland supply routes into Gaza" for aid,"resume electricity, water and telecommunication services," and boost significantly"the supply of critically needed goods... particularly medical supplies".
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