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Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups urge G7 to act on Gaza
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Civil society groups from both Israeli and Palestinian communities are urging G7 leaders to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and initiate reconstruction efforts. This appeal comes as an Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinians and wounded sixteen in Gaza, with mediators attempting to revive a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, France's Foreign Minister signaled potential new sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank due to escalating violence and illegal settlement expansion.
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Who's Involved
G7
group of leaders urged to act on Gaza ceasefire
Hamas
group whose disarmament is called for and whose police personnel are subject of dispute
Israeli civil society groups
advocating for a Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution
Palestinian civil society groups
advocating for a Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution
Mediators
working to salvage a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal
France's Foreign Minister
signaling potential new sanctions on Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers
potential targets of new French sanctions due to violence and settlement expansion
Key facts
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups urged G7 leaders to act on Gaza.
The groups called for a ceasefire in Gaza, disarming Hamas, and reconstruction.
They warned that the window for a two-state solution is narrowing.
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinians in Gaza.
The airstrike wounded at least sixteen Palestinians.
The strike targeted a Hamas-led police station.
Mediators have resumed efforts to salvage a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.
Disputes over Hamas police personnel are hindering the ceasefire deal.
France's Foreign Minister indicated potential new sanctions on Israeli settlers.
These sanctions would target settlers in the West Bank.
The potential sanctions are due to rising concerns over illegal settlements and settler violence.
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups have jointly appealed to G7 leaders, calling for decisive action to enforce a ceasefire in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and commence reconstruction. These groups warn that the ongoing violence is rapidly diminishing the prospects for a two-state solution.
In parallel, mediators have restarted efforts to salvage a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal following an Israeli airstrike that targeted a Hamas-led police station in Gaza. The strike resulted in the deaths of five Palestinians and injured at least sixteen others. Disputes over Hamas police personnel remain a significant obstacle to the agreement.
Adding another layer to the escalating tensions, France's Foreign Minister indicated that additional sanctions might be imposed on Israeli settlers in the West Bank in the near future. This potential action is a response to increasing concerns over illegal settlement expansion and acts of violence perpetrated by settlers against Palestinians.
↳ Why This Matters
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups have jointly appealed to G7 leaders, calling for decisive action to enforce a ceasefire in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and commence reconstruction. These groups warn that the ongoing violence is rapidly diminishing the prospects for a two-state solution.
Frequently asked questions
The groups are urging G7 leaders to enforce a ceasefire in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and begin reconstruction to save the two-state solution.
They are calling for a permanent, monitored ceasefire, a halt to settlements, Gaza reconstruction, governance reforms, and stronger international backing for civil society.
The groups cite the devastation in Gaza, ongoing threats to Israel, escalating settler violence in the West Bank, and settlement expansion as factors undermining the viability of a future Palestinian state.
Britain, Canada, France, and Norway announced new coordinated sanctions against Israeli networks involved in violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
What Happens Next
01G7 leaders will convene at their summit in Évian-les-Bains.
02The eight-point "Call for Action" will be delivered to G7 leaders.
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