Russia, Turkiye say ground ops in Gaza not acceptable

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Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned Israel on Friday against laying siege to Gaza in the same way that Nazi Germany besieged Leningrad during World War Two, saying a ground offensive there would lead to an “absolutely unacceptable” number of civilian casualties.

Jewish schools shut

• Jewish schools were closed in London and also the Netherlands due to security concerns, authorities said.
• The British government has unveiled additional funds to enhance protection of Jewish communities.

“In my view it is unacceptable,” Putin said at a summit in Kyrgyzstan. Putin called for negotiations in the Middle East, saying Moscow was ready to coordinate with all constructively.

Rise in anti-semitic incidents: Sunak

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UK PM Rishi Sunak said there had been a “disgusting” rise in anti-semitic incidents since the attack on Israel by Hamas.

Turkiye’s foreign ministry said Israel telling Gazans to move south was “completely unacceptable” and inhumane. — Reuters