France, Germany, and the UK have voiced deep concern over Israel’s halt of humanitarian aid to Gaza, urging sustained ceasefire efforts.
The mechanism charged with controlling the implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah proves efficient, say French senior officials.
UK, France, and Germany demand Israel uphold ceasefire while warning its aid blockade risks breaching international law.
On Wednesday, a crowd gathered at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, in an orange-colored solidarity display of support with Israel. It was triggered by the return of the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her children Ariel and Kfir who were murdered while being held captive by Hamas in Gaza.
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The plan is a response to US President Donald Trump's proposal that the US could seize control of the Gaza Strip and turn it into 'the Riviera of the Middle East.'
Foreign ministers say proposal rejected by US and Israel and that does not significantly address Hamas 'shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza'
France, Britain, Germany and Italy have said the Arab-backed plan to reconstruct Gaza and avoid displacing Palestinians from the terrritory is a "realistic path".
Foreign ministers of France, Italy, Germany, and the UK have backed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan aims to rebuild the territory without displacing its Palestinian inhabitants. The proposal by Egypt has received support from other Arab leaders but has been rejected by Israel and US President Donald Trump.
Britain, France, and Germany have stated that Israel must fulfil its international obligations regarding the provision of humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. The foreign ministers of the three countries made this statement in a joint declaration on Wednesday.