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VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 21 – A joint statement from 28 countries, including Australia, condemns Israel for restricting humanitarian aid to Gaza amid rising civilian deaths, calling for an immediate ceasefire, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Australian federal government joined 28 countries in a joint condemnation, calling for an immediate end to the war and aid restrictions, signed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- The humanitarian toll deepened as nearly 1,000 civilians are now estimated killed daily in Gaza while awaiting aid, prompting protests from world leaders.
- Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke described the statement as `powerful` and said `the slaughter has to end`, emphasizing domestic support.
- Facing diplomatic criticism, Israel's foreign ministry called the joint statement 'disconnected from reality', framing it as misdirected.
- In calls for deeper measures, critics propose ending military cooperation, demanding unhindered aid delivery and banning trade in illegal settlements.
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