Arab, Muslim nations condemn Israel's plan for Gaza City takeover

Several Arab and Muslim countries on Saturday condemned as a "dangerous escalation" Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City, AFP reported. Some 20 countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, have issued a joint statement saying the plan constituted "a flagrant violation of international law, and an attempt to entrench the illegal occupation and impose a fait accompli...in contravention of international legitimacy".