The leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada have again called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Reuters reports.

“An immediate ceasefire is needed desperately,” the statement issued jointly by the three countries’ prime ministers says.

“Civilians must be protected, and a sustained increase in the flow of assistance throughout Gaza is needed to address the humanitarian situation.”

“We call on Israel to respond substantively to the ICJ’s advisory opinion, and ensure accountability for ongoing acts of violence against Palestinians by extremist settlers,” the statement said.

It further called on Israel to “reverse the record expansion of settlements in the West Bank which are illegal under international law, and work towards a two-state solution”.

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