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President Emmanuel Macron of France said Monday he was “outraged” by an Israeli attack in Rafah that authorities in Gaza said killed dozens of people. “These activities must stop,” he said, referring to Sunday’s strike. “Have There is no safe area in Rafah for Palestinian civilians.” Mr. Macron called for “full respect for international law and an immediate ceasefire.” His comments came after the International Court of Justice on Friday ordered Israel to Stop its attack in the city and added to criticism of Israel over its conduct in the war.
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The Israeli army and the Egyptian Red Crescent said aid trucks from Egypt had arrived in the Gaza Strip under a new US-brokered deal to reopen a vital route for humanitarian aid. In a statement, the Israeli military said some 126 trucks from Egypt carrying food, fuel and other supplies arrived at Kerem Shalom to enter Gaza on Sunday. Ahmad Ezzat, an official with the Egyptian Red Crescent, said the trucks were inspected by Israeli officials. On Sunday, UN trucks sent to Kerem Shalom to pick up Egyptian aid were forced to evacuate across the street because of security issues, according to Sam Rose, UNRWA spokesman. Officials, including Mr. Rose, said aid had not yet arrived at the border as of Sunday.
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Germany’s deputy chancellor, Robert Habeck, said Israel’s attack in Rafah was “not in accordance with international law”. His comments were reported on Saturday by the country’s public broadcaster, Deutsche Welle. Senior German officials had previously warned Israel against attacking Rafah, but Mr. Habeck’s comments appeared to reflect a tougher tone in a country with a long tradition. supporting policies for Israel. “Israel must not carry out this attack, at least not in the way it did in the Gaza Strip before, bombing refugee camps, etc.,” Mr. Habeck said.
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According to an unnamed Israeli official, Israel’s war cabinet met on Sunday night to discuss continued efforts to reach a ceasefire and release hostages held in Gaza. Diplomats are for restart purposes According to three officials briefed on the process, ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas will take place at some point next week. According to officials, preliminary discussions is held this weekend in Paris.
