Canberra, July 22 -- Countries from across the world issued a joint statement, giving a call for the "war in Gaza" to end immediately and political pathways be opened for ensuring peace and security to the region.

The joint statement was shared by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on her official website. It was signed by 28 countries and the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management

The statement brought to attention how the sufferings of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. It said, "The Israeli government's aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity. We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to mee...