In a rare joint statement, the leaders of France, Britain, and Canada warned of concrete measures against Israel, including sanctions, unless it halts its assault on Gaza and lifts the humanitarian blockade.
In a significant and unusually forceful joint statement issued on Monday, the leaders of France, Britain, and Canada warned they would take concrete action against Israel if it does not immediately halt its ongoing military assault on the Gaza Strip and end its restrictions on humanitarian aid.
The statement reflects mounting international frustration with Israel’s conduct in Gaza, as well as growing concern over the deepening humanitarian catastrophe and continued violations of international law.
“We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Yesterday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza is wholly inadequate,” the statement read.
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“We will not stand by while the Netanyahu Government pursues these egregious actions. If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response,” it added.
They also expressed their strong opposition to the expansion of illegal Israeli Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, reiterating that they are “illegal and undermine the viability of a Palestinian state and the security of both Israelis and Palestinians.”
The statement also condemned “the abhorrent language used recently by members of the Israeli Government, threatening that, in their despair at the destruction of Gaza, civilians will start to relocate.”
“Permanent forced displacement is a breach of international humanitarian law,” the statement noted.
In addition to condemning the military offensive, the statement voiced support for ongoing ceasefire mediation efforts by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. The leaders called on all parties to engage seriously in negotiations and take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation.
Reaffirming their long-standing position, the leaders reiterated that a two-state solution remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
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In the same context, the leaders demanded that Hamas immediately release all remaining captives held in the Gaza Strip, underscoring their position that all civilian lives must be protected under international law.
Meanwhile, the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported that foreign ministers of the European Union are expected to convene on Tuesday to discuss suspending the EU-Israel partnership agreement.
According to an EU source quoted by the paper, the ongoing war and Israel’s refusal to comply with international norms may lead to a reassessment of the bloc’s relationship with Tel Aviv.
(PC, AJA)
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all talk no action. In the time it took to draft their ‘ statement ‘ they could have just done it. The fact that they broadcast it to the media says they only want to distract the public with more disinformation/bullsh!t. Just do it already!
Words, word, words, I’m so sick of words. Start sanctioning Israel right away. Threaten serious action, if they don’t comply, and then act on the threat. Above all, do something! Send one of their big ships filled with food to the coast in Gaza and see, if the Israelis dare to attack them.
It’s about time that Western Nations put pressure on Netanyahu – it took them long enough! However, Netanyahu has now doubled down and insisted on continuing with his REAL genocide. As justification he referred to Hamas’ “genocidal” attack of October 7th. What utter nonsense! While the attack was reprehensible it was very far from being “genocidal”, whereas what he and his neo-Nazi government has done since is very clearly genocidal. It proves, yet again, that there is no limit to the Palestinian blood that Netanyahu is prepared to shed in his desperate attempt to cling to power. He knows, as we all do, that if the war on Gaza comes to an end, so will his bloody reign.
When there is genocide, the whole world needs to get together and stop it! However, this is hard to do when a monster like the US federal government has so much military power and chooses to side with the perpetrators of the genocide. Trump’s support of Netanyahu is despicable!
Not half bad if they walk the talk.
But the chance of that happening depends on their sincerity.
We are neither looking forward to the western nations nor Muslim dominated nations for the liberation the Palestinians from the hands of apartheid & genocidal Zionist entity and her backers.
The inspirational supports from countries that back Palestine UN membership as well as boldness from individuals like Antonio Gutierrez, Francesca Albanese, Philippe Lazzarini and Tom Fletcher to mention but few suffice as compensation for the misfortune of inaction from the Muslim world.
Things happen according to our Creator’s decree and it is unto Him we look forward to for ease.
ALLAH knows best.
The only action that they can announce to matter is the development of a military force to protect Palestinians everything else is a joke
“Reaffirming their long-standing position, the leaders reiterated that a two-state solution remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.”
The above is the only credible and workable solution to the 80+ year old western caused problem in Palestine.
“From the river to the sea… Palestine will be free.”