The French Foreign Ministry has urged Israel to adhere to international humanitarian law in Gaza after a United Nations shelter was targeted in Khan Younis a day earlier.

According to Anadolu Agency, the statement emphasised the need to protect UN centres and the humanitarian aid workers whose activities are vital for the civilian population in Gaza.

It indicated that France will continue to support humanitarian aid workers, saying that protecting the civilian population is both a moral obligation and an international responsibility.

The statement also called on Israel to “adhere to international humanitarian law in Gaza”.