(Paris, 20th) France, the United Kingdom, and Canada issued a joint statement on the 19th strongly opposing Israel's intensified military actions in Gaza, calling on the Israeli government to cease its military operations in Gaza and to immediately allow humanitarian aid access.
On the evening of the 19th, the Elysee Palace released the 'Joint Statement by the Leaders of France, the United Kingdom, and Canada on the Situation in Gaza and the West Bank'.
The statement said that Israel's intensified military operations have caused unbearable suffering to the people of Gaza. The Israeli government's refusal to provide necessary humanitarian aid to civilians is unacceptable and may violate international humanitarian law. The devastating strikes on Gaza have caused civilian displacement, which violates international humanitarian law.
The statement indicated that if Israel does not halt the new round of military offensives and lift the restrictions on humanitarian aid, the three countries will take specific measures in response.
The leaders of the three countries stated in the declaration that they oppose any Israeli attempts to expand settlements in the West Bank. Israel must stop the construction of illegal settlements, which undermine the living environment of Palestinians and endanger the security of both Israelis and Palestinians.
The three leaders expressed their intent to continue working with the Palestinian Authority, regional partners, Israel, and the United States to reach a consensus on the future arrangements for Gaza based on the 'Arab Initiative'. The three nations are committed to recognizing the State of Palestine, which will help achieve the 'two-state solution', and are prepared to cooperate with other countries for this purpose.
According to reports from French media, the statement was made in response to Israel's blockade of Gaza since March and the resumption of intensive military strikes, especially after the Israeli military announced on May 18th the launch of a large-scale ground operation in Gaza, resulting in substantial civilian casualties.
According to data released by the Gaza health department on May 18th, since March 18th, attacks launched by the Israeli side in various parts of Gaza have resulted in at least 3,193 deaths and 8,993 injuries.
On the evening of the 19th, the Elysee Palace released the 'Joint Statement by the Leaders of France, the United Kingdom, and Canada on the Situation in Gaza and the West Bank'.
The statement said that Israel's intensified military operations have caused unbearable suffering to the people of Gaza. The Israeli government's refusal to provide necessary humanitarian aid to civilians is unacceptable and may violate international humanitarian law. The devastating strikes on Gaza have caused civilian displacement, which violates international humanitarian law.
The statement indicated that if Israel does not halt the new round of military offensives and lift the restrictions on humanitarian aid, the three countries will take specific measures in response.
The leaders of the three countries stated in the declaration that they oppose any Israeli attempts to expand settlements in the West Bank. Israel must stop the construction of illegal settlements, which undermine the living environment of Palestinians and endanger the security of both Israelis and Palestinians.
The three leaders expressed their intent to continue working with the Palestinian Authority, regional partners, Israel, and the United States to reach a consensus on the future arrangements for Gaza based on the 'Arab Initiative'. The three nations are committed to recognizing the State of Palestine, which will help achieve the 'two-state solution', and are prepared to cooperate with other countries for this purpose.
According to reports from French media, the statement was made in response to Israel's blockade of Gaza since March and the resumption of intensive military strikes, especially after the Israeli military announced on May 18th the launch of a large-scale ground operation in Gaza, resulting in substantial civilian casualties.
According to data released by the Gaza health department on May 18th, since March 18th, attacks launched by the Israeli side in various parts of Gaza have resulted in at least 3,193 deaths and 8,993 injuries.