British Foreign Secretary ‘appalled’ by Israeli strike on Gaza school
David Lammy says he is “appalled by the Israeli Military strike on al-Tabeen school and the tragic loss of life” in a post on X.
Earlier Lammy had taken to X to express his deep concern over Israel’s decision to revoke the status of eight Norwegian diplomats serving the occupied Palestinian territory.
Appalled by the Israeli Military strike on al-Tabeen school and the tragic loss of life.
Hamas must stop endangering civilians. Israel must comply with International Humanitarian Law.
We need an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians, free all hostages, and end restrictions…
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) August 10, 2024
Targeting civilian infrastructure is ‘unacceptable’: Belgium
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib says Belgium “strongly condemns the attack on a school in Gaza, which has claimed the lives of at least one hundred displaced people”.
In a post on X, Lahbib wrote: “This war must stop immediately. Targeting civilian infrastructure violates international law and is unacceptable.”
In a separate statement on X, she also said she spoke with her Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, “on mediation efforts to avoid further escalation in the Middle East and to find a lasting political solution to the conflict in Gaza”.
“Together, we are committed to de-escalation and a ceasefire agreement in Gaza,” Lahbib said.
Then stop accepting it, sanctions now
France condemns Gaza school attack
France has condemned “in the firmest of terms” an Israeli attack on a school housing displaced people in Gaza that rescuers say has killed more than 100 people.
“For several weeks, school buildings have been repeatedly targeted with an intolerable number of civilian victims,” France’s Foreign Ministry said. “Israel must respect international humanitarian law.”
Yet you're fine hosting Israel at the Olympics...
