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2025-07-23 War in Gaza ‘must end now’, 28 countries say – Learning English from the News

The story

A joint statement from 28 nations has demanded an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages. The statement says the ‘suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths’, meaning it is worse than ever.

More than 100 aid agencies say mass starvation is spreading across Gaza.

Over 59,000 have been killed since Israel launched its offensive after the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023, according to Gaza’s health ministry, run by Hamas.

Israel has rejected the criticism in the joint statement from the 28 countries as being ‘disconnected from reality’.

News headlines

Foreign ministers of 28 countries call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Euro News

UK and 27 nations accuse Israel of ‘drip feeding‘ aid to Gaza civilians as they condemn ‘horrifying’ killings
BBC

As over 25 countries demand end to Gaza war, Israel points fingers at Hamas
ynetnews

Key words and phrases

call for
request something strongly

  • Flood victims are calling for stronger action against climate change.

drip feed
give in separate, small amounts

  • Relatives felt they were being drip fed information on their missing loved ones after the storm.

point fingers
blame

  • The company is pointing fingers at its suppliers for problems with faulty products.

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