Israel Gaza plan 'will kill many'

BACKLASH: DEFIANT NETANYAHU 'WILL GO IT ALONE'

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Spain and seven other European nations condemned Israel's plan to occupy Gaza City, warning it would kill large numbers of civilians and force nearly a million Palestinians from their homes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security Cabinet on Friday greenlighted plans for a major operation to seize Gaza City, triggering a wave of domestic and international criticism.

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the eight nations said the decision "will only aggravate the humanitarian crisis and further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages".