Germany, France, and UK Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

International Desk

Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have called on Israel to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, expressing deep sorrow over civilian casualties. In a joint statement issued on Friday, March 21, the three nations also demanded the resumption of humanitarian aid in Gaza. British news agency Reuters reported the news.

In the joint statement, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the UK expressed being “deeply saddened” by the attack on the United Nations Project Services Office (UNOPS) building in Gaza. They called for a swift investigation into the incident.

The ministers stated, “We urge Israel to restore access to humanitarian aid, including water and electricity, and to ensure temporary relocation opportunities for medical treatment and care under international humanitarian law.” They also expressed grief over civilian casualties and called on the Palestinian armed group Hamas to release Israeli hostages.

The ministers emphasized that the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians cannot be resolved militarily. Instead, a lasting ceasefire is the only acceptable path to peace.

Despite calls from foreign governments to maintain a ceasefire, Israel has recently intensified air and ground attacks. Casualties are rising daily, and a humanitarian crisis has emerged in Gaza.