In a joint declaration, 28 countries demand an end to the war in Gaza. But what good are words against Israel, which has responded with rejection and new attacks?

SF calls the declaration an expression of paralysis, while Venstre sees it as a »significant step«

Approximately 800 Palestinians have been killed in the attempt to retrieve aid. Foto: -/Ritzau Scanpix
Approximately 800 Palestinians have been killed in the attempt to retrieve aid. Foto: -/Ritzau Scanpix
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In a joint statement, Denmark and, at the time of writing, 27 other countries sharply criticize Israel and demand that the war in Gaza be stopped immediately.

Shortly after the statement was issued on Monday, it was rejected by Israel, which instead launched new attacks in Gaza.

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