European Commission president and Danish foreign minister condemn Israeli plans to take control of Gaza City
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.
"The Israeli government's decision to further extend its military operation in Gaza must be reconsidered," she wrote on X.
Von der Leyen was joined by other senior European officials in expressing concern about the plan, which was announced earlier on Friday by Israeli media.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen also condemned the plan in an interview with Denmark's TV2 on Friday.
The Danish government has faced strong criticism for its tepid diplomatic response to Israel's war on Gaza, which various human rights groups have called a genocide.
The Israeli government’s decision to further extend its military operation in Gaza must be reconsidered.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) August 8, 2025
At the same time, there must be the release of all hostages, who are being held in inhumane conditions.
And humanitarian aid must be given immediate and unhindered access to…