Around 20 Arab, Muslim countries slam ‘dangerous escalation’ after Israel okays plan to take over Gaza City

CAIRO, Egypt — Several Arab and Muslim countries condemn as a “dangerous escalation” Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.

Some 20 countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, say the plan constituted “a flagrant violation of international law, and an attempt to entrench the illegal occupation and impose a fait accompli… in contravention of international legitimacy.”

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