UN official calls potential Israeli takeover of Gaza 'deeply alarming'
UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca told a Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza that such a move "would risk catastrophic consequences... and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza".
"International law is clear in the regard, Gaza is and must remain an integral part of the future Palestinian state," he added.
- Reporting by Reuters
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