Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern over the decision by Israel to seize control of Gaza, which it said will lead to further escalation of violence and suffering for the people of Gaza.

Sri Lanka calls for an immediate ceasefire and urges all parties to resolve their differences through diplomatic dialogue in order to establish sustainable peace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a brief statement.

Yesterday (8), the Israeli security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take full military control of Gaza City, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.

This decision follows Netanyahu's declaration on Thursday of his intention for a full military occupation of Gaza, p...