The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong disapproval of Israeli ground operations in the Gaza Strip, cautioning that the Israeli military escalation threatens more civilian deaths.
The ministry highlighted the significance of the United Nations General Assembly resolution, which received a vast majority of votes in favor of an immediate halt to hostilities, marking a step towards "de-escalation, restoring calm, protecting civilians, and preserving their lives."
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war with Hamas entered its second stage following the overnight incursion of Israeli soldiers into northern Gaza.