
Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Saturday expressed the “gravest concern” over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City , saying that the move “will exacerbate civilian suffering and even lead to further escalation”.
“We reiterate the urgency of an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and an unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid at massive scale in line with humanitarian principles,” it said.
It added that Hamas “must disarm”,