The recent actions of Israel in Gaza have prompted strong warnings from the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, who have threatened to take decisive actions if the military operations continue to escalate. Sir Keir Starmer, along with the French and Canadian leaders, urged the Israeli government to halt its military actions and allow crucial humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. The lack of food, fuel, and medicine in Gaza since March 2 has been a cause for concern, with the UN labeling it as having a “disastrous toll” on the Palestinian population.
In response to the warnings, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the leaders, accusing them of offering a “huge prize” for Hamas in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu announced plans to allow a limited amount of food into Gaza following an 11-week blockade but also expressed intentions to take control of the entire territory. The Western leaders denounced this move as “wholly inadequate” and stressed the importance of providing essential humanitarian assistance to the civilians in Gaza, emphasizing that the current level of suffering is unacceptable.
The leaders also condemned the Israeli government’s use of threatening language, particularly in regards to potential forced displacement of civilians in Gaza. UN humanitarian relief chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the inadequate amount of aid reaching Gaza, calling it insufficient given the urgent needs of the population. The joint statement from the UK, France, and Canada reiterated support for a ceasefire and the implementation of a two-state solution, which aims to establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. Netanyahu, however, rejected this proposal, arguing that it rewards terrorist attacks and undermines Israel’s defensive efforts against Hamas
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