UK accuses Israel of 'inhumanity', denounces Gaza occupation plan

At a UN Security Council meeting, the UK's deputy permanent representative, James Kariuki, accused Israel of "inhumanity" and stated its plan to occupy Gaza City is a path to more bloodshed. Kariuki argued that expanding military operations will not secure the release of hostages but will only deepen the suffering of Palestinian civilians. France's deputy representative also condemned the plan in the strongest possible terms, warning it would lead to further severe violations of international law. The French official described the images of civilians dying of hunger as unbearable.