The UK, France, and Canada have issued a stern warning to Israel over its continued military actions in Gaza. In a joint statement, the leaders said they threaten action against Israel if the offensive does not stop and humanitarian aid remains blocked.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in calling for an immediate halt to Israeli military operations. They also demanded full access for food, fuel, and medicine to reach Gaza.
No aid has entered Gaza since 2 March, and the United Nations has described the humanitarian situation as catastrophic. The joint statement called the suffering in Gaza “intolerable” and accused Israel of risking violations of international humanitarian law.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the statement. He accused the three countries of rewarding Hamas by pressuring Israel to end the war. Netanyahu said Israel would allow a limited amount of food into Gaza but would continue efforts to take full control of the territory.
The Western leaders rejected that move, calling it “wholly inadequate.” They said the denial of basic supplies to civilians was unacceptable and potentially illegal. They also condemned recent remarks by Israeli officials suggesting that Gaza residents should leave permanently.
Such forced displacement would violate humanitarian law, the statement emphasized. The leaders said that while Israel had the right to defend itself, the current military escalation was “wholly disproportionate.”
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher echoed these concerns. He said the few aid trucks reaching Gaza were nowhere near enough to meet the overwhelming need.
The joint leaders also demanded that Hamas release all remaining hostages taken during the October 7 attack on Israel. That assault left around 1,200 dead and 251 kidnapped. As of now, 58 hostages remain in Gaza, with only 23 believed to be alive.
According to Gaza’s health ministry, over 53,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict began. The UK, France, and Canada repeated their support for a ceasefire and a two-state solution.
In response, Netanyahu urged European leaders to follow former President Donald Trump’s approach to resolving the conflict.
As tensions rise, the three nations continue to threaten action against Israel if it does not alter its course.
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