Austria says ‘Gaza must remain Palestinian,’ urges ceasefire ahead of call with Netanyahu – Middle East Monitor

Austria on Tuesday criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statement declaring plans for a full occupation of the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports.

“International law is clear. Gaza must remain Palestinian territory. Forced displacement is unacceptable,” Austria’s Chancellery said in a statement.

The statement came ahead of a planned phone call between Chancellor Christian Stocker and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

“International law…