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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Canada, Australia and New Zealand demand ceasefire, warn against Israeli op in Rafah

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.”