Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed to the foreign ministers of Britain and Germany that Israel "will retain the right to protect itself," stating, "We appreciate the advice, but we will make our decision ourselves." For her part, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock noted that "the Middle East should not be allowed to slip into a situation with entirely unpredictable outcomes." Before leaving Israel today, Wednesday, to participate in a G7 meeting, she stated, "Everyone must now act wisely and responsibly," mentioning that the G7 meeting would discuss imposing sanctions on Iran.
Netanyahu rejected what he called "claims" of famine in Gaza, with his office stating that "the Prime Minister denied the claims of international organizations regarding famine in Gaza," while relief agencies and the United Nations warn that the Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine amid the war waged by Israel aimed at eradicating the "Hamas" movement.
