The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Gaza on Sunday, August 10, following the announcement of Israel's plan to control the city. The situation on the ground continues to worsen. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned Israel against "a dangerous escalation" that "risks exacerbating the already catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians." Condemnation has been pouring in since the plan was announced.

On Saturday, August 9, some twenty Arab and Muslim countries condemned Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City, also calling it a dangerous escalation. "This is an unprecedented challenge and a provocation to the international will to achieve peace," the Palestinian Authority insisted in Ramallah.

Brazil, for its part, called for the "complete and immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops" from Gaza and reiterated the urgency of a ceasefire.

"This will worsen the catastrophic humanitarian situation, endanger the lives of hostages and increase the risk of a mass exodus of civilians," the foreign ministers of Italy, Australia, Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom denounced at the same time.

This plan has aroused almost unanimous international condemnation, with the notable exception of the United States, Israel's last right-hand man in this war described as genocidal by NGOs and the Palestinians.

It remains to be seen what will come of this emergency meeting of the Security Council. According to analysts, even if there are numerous condemnations of Israel, perhaps a few resolutions similar to the previous ones. Analysts fear that all these resolutions, condemnations, and articles may have no effect in influencing Israel's actions, which will allow it to continue its crimes with impunity.