Stockholm – SABA:
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard stated on Friday that the Israeli government's decision to escalate attacks on the Gaza Strip violates international law, expressing concern over the move aimed at fully occupying the enclave.
In a press statement criticizing the Israeli entity's decision to reoccupy Gaza, Stenergard emphasized that attempts to annex, alter, or shrink Gaza's territory contravene international law.
- "I am deeply concerned by the Israeli government's decision. While we urgently need a ceasefire, this move takes us in the exact opposite direction."
- "Israel's decision to escalate attacks on Gaza breaches international law. We are alarmed by this development."
With American and European backing, the Israeli enemy army has continued its genocidal crimes in Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in:
- 61,258 Palestinian civilians martyred (mostly children and women)
- 152,045+ injured (as of Thursday)
- Thousands still trapped under rubble, inaccessible to rescue teams
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