British News Agency

Rutte, who announced he will hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, said: "There are three key issues right now: there is an urgent need for more humanitarian aid in Gaza, Hamas must release over 100 hostages immediately, and Israel must rapidly reduce the intensity of its military operations. A broad-scale military intervention in Rafah could result in disaster."

Rutte made a call for an urgent ceasefire, stating:

"All of this requires an urgent ceasefire, which should lead to a sustainable end to this conflict. However, a sustainable political solution is also needed: a Palestinian state that can live securely alongside Israel."