Gaza ceasefire demanded by United Kingdom, together with 24 other Western and allied nations. The ally include Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, many EU countries, Switzerland, and New Zealand, have made a unified demand for a immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza amidst the ongoing fighting. This call highlights that human suffering in Gaza has “reached new depths” and the urgent urgency to cease the war to avert future bloodshed.
The letter sharply condemns the Israeli government’s approach to assistance distribution in Gaza, calling it “dangerous” and denying Gazans of “human dignity.” The governments deplore the slow delivery of humanitarian supplies and the slaughter of civilians, including children, who are attempting to obtain basic essentials such as water and food. They also urge that Israel comply with its commitments under international humanitarian law and ease limitations on assistance flow so that the UN and humanitarian NGOs can function effectively and safely in Gaza.
Gaza ceasefire Implementation:
The 25-nation coalition underlines its support for the US, Qatar, and Egypt’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure this Gaza ceasefire and expresses willingness to take additional steps to support its implementation. They also condemn Hamas militants’ continued detention of hostages, calling for their immediate and unconditional release, and warn against any forced demographic or territorial changes in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, condemning plans such as relocating Palestinians to a so-called “humanitarian city” as violations of international law.
The UK has renewed similar calls to the UN Security Council, emphasizing the grave humanitarian crisis. The imminent threat of famine, and the need for an urgent Gaza ceasefire, hostage release, and an increase in humanitarian supplies. UK officials have urged Israel to safeguard civilians and enable free humanitarian access. They also reiterate their support for UNRWA’s vital role in Gaza and the wider region.
