Britain, Canada, France warn Israel over 'egregious' Gaza tactics
According to the statement, "We are willing to collaborate with others to achieve this goal and are committed to acknowledging a Palestinian state as a contribution to achieving a two-state solution."
On Monday, May 19, 2025, the presidents of Britain, France, and Canada denounced Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza and threatened to take coordinated action if it did not stop a stepped-up military offensive in the Palestinian enclave.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retaliated against French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, claiming that their unified statement was a "huge prize" for Hamas in the conflict in Gaza.
Mr. Starmer, Mr. Macron and Mr. Carney slammed Israel's blocking of aid and comments by ministers in Netanyahu's government who have threatened the mass displacement of Palestinians.
"We will not stand by while the Netanyahu government pursues these egregious actions. If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response," the leaders said.
They did not say what action could be taken but added: "We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a contribution to achieving a two-state solution and are prepared to work with others to this end."
Gaza aid blockade
The statement coincided with a joint demand by 22 countries -- including Britain, France and Canada -- for Israel to immediately "allow a full resumption of aid into Gaza", noting that the territory's population "faces starvation".
Israel has kept Gaza in a total aid blockade since March 2, but announced on Monday it would allow in a limited number of supply trucks.
Netanyahu said the limited aid access was because "images of mass starvation" in Gaza could hurt the legitimacy of his country's war.
The British-French-Canada statement said Israel's "denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching international humanitarian law".
On Monday, May 19, 2025, the presidents of Britain, France, and Canada denounced Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza and threatened to take coordinated action if it did not stop a stepped-up military offensive in the Palestinian enclave.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retaliated against French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, claiming that their unified statement was a "huge prize" for Hamas in the conflict in Gaza.
Mr. Starmer, Mr. Macron and Mr. Carney slammed Israel's blocking of aid and comments by ministers in Netanyahu's government who have threatened the mass displacement of Palestinians.
"We will not stand by while the Netanyahu government pursues these egregious actions. If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response," the leaders said.
They did not say what action could be taken but added: "We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a contribution to achieving a two-state solution and are prepared to work with others to this end."
Gaza aid blockade
The statement coincided with a joint demand by 22 countries -- including Britain, France and Canada -- for Israel to immediately "allow a full resumption of aid into Gaza", noting that the territory's population "faces starvation".
Israel has kept Gaza in a total aid blockade since March 2, but announced on Monday it would allow in a limited number of supply trucks.
Netanyahu said the limited aid access was because "images of mass starvation" in Gaza could hurt the legitimacy of his country's war.
The British-French-Canada statement said Israel's "denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching international humanitarian law".
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