In the video: documentation of the IDF attacks in southern Lebanon/photo: Doc
The leaders of France, Egypt and Jordan called today (Tuesday) in a joint article they wrote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, against the backdrop of growing international pressure on Israel to end the war that has been going on for more than six months.
"The war in Gaza and the catastrophic humanitarian suffering it causes must end now," wrote French President Emmanuel Macron, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and King Abdullah of Jordan. "Violence, terrorism and war cannot bring peace to the Middle East. The two-state solution can. This is the only reliable way to ensure peace and security for everyone, and to ensure that neither the Palestinians nor the Israelis will have to relive the horrors that have befallen them since the October 7 attack."
According to them, "On March 25, the UN Security Council finally accepted its responsibility in demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This is a critical step that must be fully implemented without further delay in light of the unbearable human cost of war. We emphasize the urgent need to bring about a permanent ceasefire in Gaza."
Residents return to Khan Yunis and watch the destruction/Reuters
The three leaders also emphasized the call of the Security Council resolution for the immediate release of all the abductees and expressed support for the continuation of mediation talks between Israel and Hamas led by Egypt, Qatar and the United States.
In addition, they warned against ground entry into Rafah, as is being threatened in Israel, where about one and a half million Palestinians are huddled, many of whom fled from other areas in the devastated strip.
"Such an attack will only bring more death and suffering, increase the risks and consequences of mass displacement of Gaza residents and threaten a regional escalation. "Protection of civilians is a basic legal obligation for all parties and the foundation of international humanitarian law. It is absolutely forbidden to violate this duty," they wrote.
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