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Western statements criticized for Israel continued because of its continued war on Gaza and imposing a severe siege that threatens the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis that the sector has faced for about 20 months.
Italy Foreign Minister Antonio Tayani called on Israel to stop operations against civilians in Gaza and open the crossings immediately to introduce humanitarian aid.
For his part, Norway Prime Minister Unanas Gar Stora said that his country will continue its international contacts with the aim of agreeing on effective measures that can face Israeli violations of international law, including economic sanctions.
“There may be measures or sanctions that include activity in settlements, individuals, or Israeli products,” Stra added.
In turn, Sweden Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stinbergard confirmed that if Israel intends to control Gaza, this means annexation, which is inconsistent with international law.
She added that Sweden adhering to its firm belief that it is not permissible to change or reduce the area of Gaza’s lands, noting that its country has urged the Israeli government repeatedly to introduce aid to Gaza and distribute it without obstacles.
Stinbergard said that a ceasefire was needed, the cessation of the fighting in Gaza, and the release of detainees, said, Stressing that the world does not need more Israeli statements or plans that exacerbate the status of civilians in Gaza.
Unbearable
In London, British Environment Secretary Steve Reed said that the situation in Gaza is unbearable, accusing Benjamin Netanyahu, of making decisions more complicated.
Reid stressed that peace between Israel and Palestine will only be achieved by a two -state solution, and pointed out that his country is working with the allies to pressure the Netanyahu government “to start improving matters and preventing the deterioration of the situation, our government will do what is necessary to stop hostilities.”
In turn, Australian Foreign Minister Benny Wong asked Israel to allow the full and urgent return to enter the Gaza Strip, and condemned what she described as the humiliating and strict statements of members of the Netanyahu government regarding the people of Gaza who are living in this catastrophe.
The Australian Foreign Minister said that she is working with her partners to pressure to stop the shooting, return the detainees and protect civilians, in addition to “punishing Israeli extremists for their violence against the Palestinians.”
These statements came a day after the escalating tone of Western criticism of Israel, as Britain announced the imposition of sanctions against settlers, and the suspension of the sale of weapons and negotiations for free trade.
The British government summoned the Israeli ambassador to inform it of the London position that refuses to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip.
European Union Foreign Policy Coordinator Kaya Callas also announced that it had requested a review of the partnership agreement between the Union and Israel.
Callas said that there is a strong majority with a review of the agreement, and described the status of Gaza as Karethi and confirmed that the pressure is required to change it.
In the context, sources told the island that 17 countries in the European Union agreed to review the partnership agreement with Israel, while 9 countries rejected this.
The sources added that the review of the agreement will increase the chances of imposing trade sanctions on Israel.
Israeli response
On the other hand, the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper quoted a source in the Israeli Foreign Ministry as saying that Israel is in front of a real tsunami would get worse.
The source added that Israel is in the worst situation it has ever passed and that the world is not with it.
He pointed out that the world has not seen since November 2023, only Palestinian children and destroyed homes.
The source at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the silent boycott is present, but it will expand and intensify, and Israel should not reduce its danger, warning, “No one will want his name to be linked to Israel.”