The leaders of France, Germany, and Britain have endorsed the latest diplomatic efforts led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt to broker a cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. In a joint statement, President Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for an immediate end to hostilities and the release of hostages held by Hamas. They also called for unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The statement urged Iran and its allies to refrain from retaliatory attacks, warning against further regional escalation. This comes as international mediators continue to push for a three-phase plan to resolve the conflict, which has seen significant violence and loss of life since it began 10 months ago.
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to discuss the situation in Gaza following a deadly Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter. The ongoing conflict has led to extensive casualties, prompting urgent calls for a diplomatic resolution.
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