The UN Security Council called an emergency session for Sunday to discuss Israel's intentions to seize and occupy Gaza City.
The plan, which was approved by Israel's security cabinet on Friday, has sparked international outrage. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it a "dangerous escalation" in the 22-month war in the Gaza Strip.
The European members of the Security Council - Denmark, France, Greece, the United Kingdom and Slovenia - called for an urgent meeting in New York.
According to an independent Security Council Report, all members of the Security Council except the United States supported the proposal.
During the session, which begins at 16 p.m., member states will exchange views, and UN rapporteurs are expected to outline the possible consequences of the occupation of the Gaza capital.
Following Israel's decision, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand and Australia jointly rejected plans to take control of Gaza City.
In a statement from their foreign ministries, they warned that the offensive would worsen the humanitarian crisis, endanger the lives of hostages and could result in mass displacement of civilians.
They said the two-state solution remains the only path to lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also halted the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza.
Photo: EPA/SARAH YENESEL
