Global Leaders Urge Restraint as Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Hundreds

A series of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza has sparked international alarm, with world leaders calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid fears of further escalation.

According to the Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry, the strikes have resulted in over 400 fatalities. The attacks come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire that had been in place for two months.

International Reactions:
🔹 United States – The US has signaled support for Israel, with Acting UN Ambassador Dorothy Shea affirming Washington’s backing for Israel’s next steps.
🔹 United Kingdom – Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged both sides to honor the ceasefire and resume dialogue to prevent further bloodshed.
🔹 France – The French Foreign Affairs Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes and called for an immediate end to violence.
🔹 Italy – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed concerns that the strikes could derail ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
🔹 Qatar & Egypt – Both countries, instrumental in ceasefire negotiations, have condemned the strikes. Qatar’s Prime Minister called for urgent international intervention, while Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi labeled the attacks a “flagrant violation” of the truce agreement.

As the situation unfolds, concerns over the humanitarian impact on Gaza’s civilian population continue to grow, with the United Nations warning that renewed conflict will exacerbate the already dire conditions.