Europe Calls for a Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
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Berlin, Paris, and London have called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. European countries oppose Hamas remaining in power in Gaza but do not believe that the issue can be resolved militarily.
According to a statement from Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump “fully supports” Israel’s military actions. Hamas, in turn, accused the IDF of unilaterally violating the ceasefire agreement and stated that the fate of the hostages remains “uncertain.”
On Friday, March 21, the foreign ministries of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement calling for an “immediate” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The document states: “The resumption of Israeli attacks is a serious setback for the people of Gaza, the hostages, their families, and the entire region. We are appalled by the continued civilian casualties.”
European nations called for the resumption of negotiations to establish a lasting ceasefire, as they consider this to be “the only reliable path toward a two-state solution and the reconstruction of Gaza.”
The foreign ministries of the three countries also urged all parties with influence over Hamas to prevent further attacks on Israel. The statement further reads: “We believe that Hamas must not govern Gaza or pose a threat to Israel. However, this conflict cannot be resolved militarily. A return to hostilities will only result in more Palestinian and Israeli civilian casualties.”
The document also calls on Israel to “fully comply with international law,” ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and provide access to clean water and electricity.
Germany, France, and the United Kingdom condemned the March 19 attack on a United Nations building in Gaza and called for a thorough investigation. The attack resulted in the death of a UN staff member, with two others injured.
On the night of March 18, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) resumed airstrikes on terrorist targets in Gaza. On March 19, Israel also relaunched its ground operation, announcing plans to restore the so-called "Netzarim corridor" between the northern and southern parts of Gaza. The next day, military operations extended to the city of Rafah.
On Friday, March 21, the foreign ministries of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement calling for an “immediate” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The document states: “The resumption of Israeli attacks is a serious setback for the people of Gaza, the hostages, their families, and the entire region. We are appalled by the continued civilian casualties.”
European nations called for the resumption of negotiations to establish a lasting ceasefire, as they consider this to be “the only reliable path toward a two-state solution and the reconstruction of Gaza.”
The foreign ministries of the three countries also urged all parties with influence over Hamas to prevent further attacks on Israel. The statement further reads: “We believe that Hamas must not govern Gaza or pose a threat to Israel. However, this conflict cannot be resolved militarily. A return to hostilities will only result in more Palestinian and Israeli civilian casualties.”
The document also calls on Israel to “fully comply with international law,” ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and provide access to clean water and electricity.
Germany, France, and the United Kingdom condemned the March 19 attack on a United Nations building in Gaza and called for a thorough investigation. The attack resulted in the death of a UN staff member, with two others injured.
On the night of March 18, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) resumed airstrikes on terrorist targets in Gaza. On March 19, Israel also relaunched its ground operation, announcing plans to restore the so-called "Netzarim corridor" between the northern and southern parts of Gaza. The next day, military operations extended to the city of Rafah.
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