French Foreign and European Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna gestures during a press conference at the Pine Palace, which is the residence of the French ambassador, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Photo: AP
"International humanitarian law is binding on all and must allow for the protection of civilian populations. Humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip must be opened without delay," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
The health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory said Israeli air strikes on the hospital compound sheltering displaced people had killed at least 600 people.
The strike prompted widespread international condemnation of Israel, notably from Jordan and the Arab League, with demonstrations taking place in the occupied West Bank, Amman and Tunis.
The strike came a day ahead of a visit by US President Joe Biden to Israel.
* This story has been edited by Ahram Online
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