European countries announce rejection of Israel's plan to occupy Gaza.

A number of European leaders and officials have warned of the catastrophic consequences of the planned Israeli military operation to occupy the city of Gaza, as the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignores the increasing international calls to stop the war. These warnings come at a sensitive time as international pressure on the occupation to halt the aggression is mounting.

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in a post on the 'X' platform that the anticipated Israeli attack, which involves calling up about 60,000 reservists, will only lead to a real disaster for both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples. Macron noted that this operation will drag the region into a permanent war, reflecting his deep concern over the military escalation.

In a related context, the Spanish Foreign Minister emphasized that the occupation of Gaza is not a path to peace, considering that what is happening represents a clear violation of international law. He called for an immediate ceasefire, reflecting Europe's solidarity with the rights of Palestinians amid the ongoing aggression.

In Italy, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani criticized Netanyahu's continuation of the war, pointing out that the Israeli government has crossed the red line of a proportional and legitimate response to the attacks. Tajani affirmed that his country rejects the occupation of Gaza or the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, demonstrating Italy's supportive stance for the Palestinian cause.

For its part, Germany expressed its reservations about Tel Aviv's decision to escalate in Gaza, with the German government spokesperson stating that Berlin rejects the escalation of the military campaign. He confirmed that his country finds it increasingly difficult to understand how these actions will lead to the release of all prisoners or to a ceasefire.

These European positions come at a time when Israel is preparing to expand its military operations within the city of Gaza, despite UN and international warnings that any large-scale attack will double the suffering of civilians and push the region into further chaos and violence. These warnings reflect the growing concern over the escalation of the situation.

At the same time, mediators such as Egypt, Qatar, and the United States continue their efforts to reach a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange in the Gaza Strip, where Hamas has proposed a new initiative that has not yet been responded to by the occupation. These efforts indicate the importance of dialogue amid the tense situation.

The Israeli army had announced the start of the preliminary phase of the occupation of the city of Gaza, with intensive operations in the Zeitoun neighborhood and Jabalia, after Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the 'Gideon II Vehicles' plan to control the city, increasing concerns about military escalation.