Six European countries condemn latest Israeli attack on Gaza, urge immediate ceasefire

The foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain have condemned the latest Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and...

The foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain have condemned the latest Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and the Israeli entity's announcement of its intention to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City.

In a joint statement, the ministers stressed that "the escalation of military operations is causing the death of innocent Palestinian civilians, particularly women, children, and the elderly," and endangering hostages.

They condemned the forced displacement of Palestinians, considering it a flagrant violation of international law.

The ministers described the destruction of essential civilian infrastructure, including centers housing vulnerable displaced persons, as "unacceptable," calling on the Israeli occupation government to "cease its military operations immediately."

They said, "We are shocked by the confirmation of famine in the Gaza Strip, according to the International Crisis Group (IPC) Food Security Phase Classification, and by the risk of disease spreading to surrounding areas in the coming weeks."