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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 29 Countries & EU Commissioner Demand Immediate End to Gaza War | Global Ceasefire Call [#ImmediateEndToWarInGaza]

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World leaders are calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing that continued bloodshed serves no purpose.

Foreign Ministers from 29 countries — including the UK, France, Canada, and Australia — joined the EU Commissioner to condemn civilian suffering, call for humanitarian access, and oppose forced displacement and illegal settlements.

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The signatories condemn the Israeli government’s aid delivery system, calling it dangerous and degrading. Over 800 Palestinians have reportedly been killed while seeking food and water. The statement decries the denial of essential aid as a violation of international humanitarian law.

The ministers call for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and support a negotiated ceasefire to help bring them home.

They urge Israel to lift aid restrictions immediately and enable the UN and NGOs to operate safely. All parties are urged to protect civilians and comply with humanitarian law.

They have expressed strong opposition to:
Proposals to move Palestinians into a “humanitarian city”
Permanent forced displacement
The E1 settlement plan, which would fragment a future Palestinian state
Ongoing settlement expansion and settler violence, which must stop

The ministers reaffirm their support for mediation efforts by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, and indicate readiness to take further action to achieve a political solution based on security, peace, and a two-state solution.

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Summary of the joint statement issued by the Foreign Ministers of 29 countries and the EU Commissioner:

Call for Immediate End to the War in Gaza
Urgent Ceasefire:
The signatories demand an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing that continued bloodshed serves no purpose.

Civilian Suffering & Humanitarian Crisis:
They condemn the Israeli government’s aid delivery system, calling it dangerous and degrading. Over 800 Palestinians have reportedly been killed while seeking food and water. The statement decries the denial of essential aid as a violation of international humanitarian law.

Hostages Held by Hamas:
The ministers call for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and support a negotiated ceasefire to help bring them home.

Aid Access & Protection of Civilians:
They urge Israel to lift aid restrictions immediately and enable the UN and NGOs to operate safely. All parties are urged to protect civilians and comply with humanitarian law.

Opposition to Forced Displacement & Settlements:
Strong opposition is expressed to:
Proposals to move Palestinians into a “humanitarian city”
Permanent forced displacement
The E1 settlement plan, which would fragment a future Palestinian state
Ongoing settlement expansion and settler violence, which must stop

Support for Diplomacy:
The ministers reaffirm support for mediation efforts by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, and signal readiness to take further action to achieve a political solution based on security, peace, and a two-state solution.

Signatories include: Foreign Ministers from countries across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-occupied-palestinian-territories

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