The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on August 10, 2025, to address Israel's plan to reoccupy Gaza City, a move that has drawn widespread condemnation internationally and domestically. The Israeli security cabinet approved the plan on August 8, prompting urgent discussions focused on the escalation of military operations in Gaza and the broader Palestinian question. France's representative to the Security Council condemned Israel's decision to expand operations in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and for Israel to reverse its occupation plan. The Security Council collectively urged Israel to reconsider its actions. Subsequently, on August 14, the UN issued a briefing criticizing Israel's latest settlement plans, stating they contravene international law and threaten the viability of the two-state solution. The UN spokesperson and the British Foreign Secretary both strongly opposed the new Israeli settlement initiatives, describing them as violations of international law that would divide the future Palestinian state and called for their immediate cessation.