Intense criticism directed at Israel's proposals during the urgent session of the United Nations Security Council - Intense debate over Israel's proposed strategies at the urgent session of the United Nations Security Council
The international community is expressing strong criticism towards Israel's plan to seize Gaza City, with many nations viewing it as a violation of international law and a dangerous escalation that risks worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region.
At an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York, the permanent and temporary European members—France, Britain, Slovenia, Denmark, and Greece—expressed their concerns about the potential consequences of Israel's plans. Samuel Zgobar, the Slovenian ambassador, spoke on behalf of the five European members, warning that the operation could endanger the lives of hostages and not facilitate the return of hostages.
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, also expressed "deep concern" over the plan, highlighting the risk of increased civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned of a further human toll and potential starvation due to restricted access to aid.
Arab and Muslim-majority countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, have issued a joint declaration urging Hamas to disarm and return control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. They describe Israel's plan as an illegal attempt to entrench occupation and undermine Palestinian sovereignty.
The plans, if carried out, could lead to forced displacements, increasing civilian casualties, and deepening food and medical shortages. The weakening of Hamas governance has led to competing militias and foreign-backed groups vying for control, exacerbating political instability and insecurity within Gaza.
Attempts to negotiate ceasefires or hostage releases have stalled, making diplomatic solutions more difficult to achieve amid escalating military actions. The plan has heightened tensions with neighboring Arab states and could provoke broader regional instability or backlash against Israel.
The catastrophe in Gaza, if it occurs, is expected to have repercussions across the region. The international community, including the UN and Arab states, is urging Israel to reconsider its plans and find a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.
- The EC countries, expressing grave concerns about the potential consequences of Israel's plans, urged for a reconsideration of the employment policy in the current Gaza crisis, viewing it as a dangerous escalation that risks worsening the humanitarian crisis.
- Amid the escalating war-and-conflicts and general-news reports in the region, the focus of global politics has shifted towards employment policy discussions, with the international community calling for a more comprehensive employment policy to address the rising instability and insecurity.
