The European Council has expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, reiterating its calls for the implementation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) orders, TRT reports.

“Recalling the need to implement the ICJ order of 24 May 2024, the European Council expresses deep concern about the consequences on the civilian population of the ongoing ground operations in Rafah,” the council said in a statement.

“The European Council stresses the importance of respecting and implementing the orders of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which are legally binding,” said the statement, also welcoming Resolution 2735 adopted by the UN Security Council aiming to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.