European Council: Israel's plan for Gaza will affect our relations with it.

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Friday that the decision of the occupation to occupy the city of Gaza "must have consequences for the relations between the European Union and the occupying state." He confirmed that the council will assess this decision and urged the Israeli government to reconsider it.

Costa added in a statement on X platform that "this decision not only violates the agreement with the European Union but also undermines the fundamental principles of international law and global values." He pointed out that "the situation in Gaza remains tragic, and the Israeli government's decision will only exacerbate it."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also urged the Israeli government to reconsider its decision to expand its military operation in Gaza. She emphasized the necessity of releasing all hostages held in inhumane conditions and allowing humanitarian aid to reach Gaza immediately and without obstacles.

International reactions to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration's decision to occupy the Gaza Strip have been swift, with the United Nations calling for an immediate halt to the plan. UN spokesperson Alessandra Vellucci expressed her deep concern over any Israeli decision to expand military operations in Gaza.

Volker Turk, the head of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called for an immediate halt to the Israeli government's plan, noting that it "contradicts the International Court of Justice's ruling." He confirmed that the new escalation will lead to larger forced displacement and more killing and suffering.

Turkey condemned the occupation's decision, with the Turkish Foreign Ministry calling for an immediate halt to military plans and the necessity of starting negotiations for a two-state solution. It also urged the international community to take responsibility to prevent the implementation of the new plan aimed at forcibly displacing Palestinians.

For his part, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that "the Israeli government's decision to escalate its attack on Gaza is a mistake." He called for an immediate reconsideration of the decision, as this action will not contribute to ending the conflict and will only lead to more bloodshed.