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Australia, Canada and New Zealand call for ceasefire in Gaza as Israel intensifies war

Henry Ortiz Published February 15, 2024
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The leaders of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand on Thursday called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, according to a joint statement released in response to reports about Israel’s planned military operation in Rafah.

“We are gravely concerned by indications that Israel is planning a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah would be catastrophic,” the statement by the prime ministers of the three countries said.

“An immediate humanitarian ceasefire is urgently needed.”

Joint statement with @JustinTrudeau and @chrisluxonmp. pic.twitter.com/Egqy6ZyrtZ

— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) February 15, 2024

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it will press ahead with an offensive against Hamas in Rafah, the last refuge for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, after allowing civilians to vacate the area.

However, international human rights groups have warned that more than 1.4 million Palestinians who are sheltering in Rafah have nowhere left to go after Israel destroyed all remaining areas it previously said were designated safe zones.

The statement urged Israel not to conduct the offensive, however, it said any ceasefire could not be “one-sided,” and would require Hamas to disarm and immediately release all remaining hostages.

The leaders also said the International Court of Justice’s January ruling in a genocide case brought by South Africa obligated Israel to protect civilians and deliver basic services and essential humanitarian assistance.

“The protection of civilians is paramount and a requirement under international humanitarian law,” the statement said.

“Palestinian civilians cannot be made to pay the price of defeating Hamas.”

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