ISTANBUL: The international community must take legal action against Israel to stop its military operations in Gaza, southern Lebanon and Syria.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said pressure on Israel must go beyond proposed resolutions and translate into concrete action to ensure it respects and complies with previously agreed ceasefires.

"Despite the change of leadership in Israel after the recent election, we find that, in terms of policy (on the ceasefire), it may not change.

"The involvement of the international community is needed to increase pressure on Israel, including through legal action and other measures, particularly among countries neighbouring it," he said in a press conference after a roundtable discussion with the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (Seta) here.