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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Canada, Australia and New Zealand demand ceasefire, warn against Israeli op in Rafah
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Palestinians fleeing the Israeli offensive against Hamas in Khan Younis arrive at Rafah, Gaza Strip, February 14, 2024. AP Photo/Hatem Ali)
SYDNEY — The leaders of Canada, Australia and New Zealand call 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 say.
“An immediate humanitarian ceasefire is urgently needed.”
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