Statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, the
United States, Germany and France on Gaza.
“In the margins of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the
D-Day landings, the Leaders of Germany, the United Kingdom, the
United States, and France reaffirmed their full support for the
comprehensive deal outlined by President Biden that would lead to
an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all the hostages,
a significant and sustained increase in humanitarian assistance
at scale for distribution throughout Gaza, to include temporary
shelters, and an enduring end to the crisis with Israel's
security and Gazan civilian safety assured.
"They emphasized that the deal further calls for the immediate
refurbishment of essential services, including medical
facilities, bakeries, electricity and water lines, clearing
rubble, and setting conditions for a long-term reconstruction
program. They reiterated their demand for Hamas to express its
full acceptance of this comprehensive proposal, which has been
presented and agreed to by Israel, and called on the parties to
implement the plan without further delay, so to ultimately bring
an end to this war. They committed to work in support of the
mediation efforts to that end.
“The four Heads of State and Government reiterated their
commitment to a negotiated two-state solution, which remains the
only viable solution to respond to the legitimate aspirations of
the two peoples for peace and security. They reaffirmed the
legitimacy of the Palestinian aspirations for an independent
State living in peace and security alongside Israel, and the need
to mark out a clear path in the direction. The Leaders stressed
their unwavering commitment to Israel's security.
“They reaffirmed their support to the Palestinian Authority and
for the reform program of Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa, and
called for greater regional and international backing of his
government, including the transfer of revenues by the Israeli
government. In this regard, they underlined the need to restore a
legitimate Palestinian governance in Gaza, with the appropriate
international support, while answering Israel's security needs.
To that end, they stressed their determination to contribute to
an international support effort to stabilization in Gaza, with a
view to a long-term regional security for all, and ensuring that
a crisis like this can never again recur.
“The Leaders also underlined the utmost importance of preserving
the stability of Lebanon and their determination to combine their
efforts in supporting de-escalation on the Blue Line consistent
with UNSCR 1701. They called on all parties to exert maximum
restraint to avoid further regional escalation.
“The Leaders stressed their determination to continue working
together in support of the implementation of the deal as outlined
by President Biden and towards regional peace and stability.”
