Global Condemnation of Israel’s Plan to Control Gaza, Calls for Cancellation

On Friday, various countries around the world strongly criticized Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza, stating that it would escalate the conflict and lead to further bloodshed.

Although the United States did not publicly react to Israel’s latest announcement, President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he is focused on increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza, leaving the rest to Israel.

**Global Reactions** **United Nations** UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that Israel’s plan would create “dangerous tensions” that would worsen the situation for ordinary Palestinians. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk demanded an immediate halt to the plan, urging Israel to ensure the full flow of humanitarian aid. He also called for the unconditional release of hostages by Palestinian armed groups. **European Union: Impact on Relations** European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Israel to reconsider its decision to expand military operations, calling for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and unimpeded humanitarian aid. European Council President António Costa warned in a post that such actions would negatively impact EU-Israel relations. **Hamas: ‘War Crime’** Hamas condemned Israel’s plan as “a new war crime against Gaza,” warning that the operation would come at a heavy cost. **Iran: ‘Ethnic Cleansing’** Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, a Hamas supporter, described Israel’s plan as a clear indication of the “Zionist government’s intent for ethnic cleansing and genocide against Palestinians.” **China: Gaza Belongs to Palestinians** China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Gaza is an integral part of Palestinian territory and belongs to the Palestinian people. They emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis. **Germany: Suspension of Arms Exports** German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said it is difficult to see how Israel’s military plan would achieve legitimate objectives. Germany will continue to suspend arms exports for Gaza, he added. **United Kingdom: ‘More Bloodshed’** Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that this move would neither end the conflict nor secure the release of hostages but would instead lead to more bloodshed. **France: ‘Path to Darkness’** France’s Foreign Ministry stated that such actions constitute a serious violation of international law and would lead to a “path of complete darkness.” **Canada: Humanitarian Concerns** Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed concerns, stating that the move is misguided and will not improve the humanitarian situation. Canada reaffirmed its plan to recognize Palestine as a state at the upcoming UN General Assembly. **Turkey: Call for International Pressure** Turkey urged the international community to pressure Israel to abandon its Gaza plan. A Foreign Ministry statement called for the international community to fulfill its responsibility to prevent Israel from forcibly displacing Palestinians from their land. **Spain: ‘Destruction and Suffering’** Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Israel’s plan would only bring destruction and suffering. He stressed the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire, immediate and widespread humanitarian aid, and the release of all hostages. **Saudi Arabia: ‘Ethnic Extermination’** Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s actions in a tweet, denouncing the “crimes of starvation, brutality, and ethnic extermination” against Palestinian brothers. **Jordan: Palestinian Rights** A statement from Jordan’s Royal Court said King Abdullah condemned the move as a violation of the two-state solution and Palestinian rights. **Egypt: Strong Condemnation**

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s plan for Gaza in the strongest terms.