Great Britain, France and Canada sent a sharp warning to Israel on Monday, referring to urgent interruption of military operations in Gaza and abolish restrictions on humanitarian aid, with a warning that “additional specific measures” will follow.
In an unusually a sharp statement, these three countries have condemned the continuation of Israeli attacks on Gaza, in which since October 2023, more than 53,000 people were killed, calling them “completely disproportionate” and expressing concerns due to possible violations of international humanitarian law.
“We strongly oppose the expansion of Israeli military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering is unbearable. Yesterday’s announcement that Israel will allow the basic amount of food in Gaza is completely inadequate”, standing in a joint statement.
Governments called on Israel to end the attacks on Gaza and cooperates with UN to ensure effective delivery of assistance.
They also invited Hamas to free the remaining hostages that were taken during the attack on 7. October 2023.
“We invite the Israeli Government to immediately end military operations in Gaza and enable the entry of humanitarian aid to enable the return of the Humanitarian Principles. Let Hamas release the remaining hostages from 7. October 2023” It was prominently.
The three countries accused Israel to deny key humanitarian aid, warning that such actions “can be a violation of international humanitarian law.”
“Refusal of the Israeli government to enable the necessary humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and to violate international humanitarian law, threatening to move in despair. Permanently forced displacement is a violation of international humanitarian law.”
– “We will not stand aside” –
“We will not stand aside while Netanyahu’s government implements these rough actions. If the Israel does not suspend the renovated military offensive and do not abolish the restrictions on humanitarian aid,” the statement said.
In addition to the crisis in Gaza, the statement also referred to the expansion of settlements in the west coast, warning that this undermines the regional stability and the possibility of future Palestinian state.
“We oppose every attempt to expand the settlement on the west coast. Israel must stop settlers and undermine the sustainability of the Palestinian state and the safety and Israelis and Palestinians. We will not take additional measures, including sanctions,” said in the statement.
The leaders have expressed support for the survey negotiations that mediate the United States, Qatar and Egypt, and repeated its commitment to the decision of two countries.
“We are committed to recognizing the Palestinian state as a contribution to the achievement of the decision on the two countries and we are ready to cooperate with others in the plan,” concluded in the statement.
(Vijesti.ba)
