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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ruth Michaelson in Istanbul

G7 opposes full-scale military operation in Rafah amid fears for civilians

Palestinians perform Friday prayers next to the ruins of al-Farouq mosque in Rafah
Palestinians in Rafah perform Friday prayers next to the ruins of al-Farouq mosque, which was destroyed by Israeli bombardment. Photograph: Mohammed Abed/AFP/Getty Images

Foreign ministers from the G7 countries have said they remain opposed to a full-scale military operation in Rafah by Israel on the grounds that it would have catastrophic consequences on the civilian population there.

Ministers from Italy, the UK, US, France, Germany, Japan and Canada also criticised the “unacceptable” number of civilians killed in Gaza during Israel’s military offensive.

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