West urges Israel to comply with international law in Gaza
The G7 nations - with the exception of the US - have signed a letter addressed to "Telavive".
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Several Western nations have signed a letter to the Israeli government demanding it uphold international law in its actions in the Gaza Strip. According to Reuters, which has seen the letter dated Wednesday, all G7 nations except the United States signed the letter, which says that "in exercising its right to self-defense, Israel must fully comply with international law, including international humanitarian law." They were joined by Australia, South Korea, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, the Netherlands and Sweden. The letter reiterates the signatories' "outrage" at the October 7 attack by Hamas. The nations said they opposed "a large-scale military operation in Rafah," and called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza "through all relevant crossings, including Rafah." The letter acknowledges progress made by Israel, including allowing more aid trucks into Gaza, reopening the Erez crossing into northern Gaza and the temporary use of the port of Ashdod in southern Israel. However, the nations called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do more, including working towards a "sustainable ceasefire," facilitating further evacuations, and restoring "electricity, water and telecommunications services." See also: Israel rejects South African accusation of genocide in Gaza (Portuguese version)
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