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This is a non-United Nations document. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ provides these documents only as a convenience for reference purposes, and the inclusion of a document does not imply the endorsement of its content by the United Nations.<\/strong><\/p>\n To learn more about the High-level international conference, please visit the dedicated page.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 19 May 2025<\/p>\n \u201cWe strongly oppose the expansion of Israel\u2019s military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Yesterday\u2019s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza is wholly inadequate.\u00a0We call on the Israeli Government to stop its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. This must include engaging with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ to ensure a return to delivery of aid in line with humanitarian principles. We call on Hamas to release immediately the remaining hostages\u00a0they have so cruelly held since 7 October 2023.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Israeli Government\u2019s denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law. We condemn the abhorrent language used recently by members of the Israeli Government, threatening that, in their despair at the destruction of Gaza, civilians will start to relocate. Permanent forced displacement is a breach of international humanitarian law.<\/p>\n \u201cIsrael suffered a heinous attack on October 7. We have always supported Israel\u2019s right to defend Israelis against terrorism. But this escalation is wholly disproportionate.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will not stand by while the Netanyahu Government pursues these egregious actions. If\u00a0Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response.<\/p>\n \u201cWe oppose any attempt to expand settlements in the West Bank. Israel must halt settlements which are illegal and undermine the viability of a Palestinian state and the security of both Israelis and Palestinians.\u202f We will not hesitate to take further action,\u00a0including targeted sanctions.<\/p>\n \u201cWe strongly support the efforts led by the United States, Qatar and Egypt to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It is a ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages and a long-term political solution that offer the best hope of ending the agony of the hostages and their families, alleviating the suffering of civilians in Gaza, ending Hamas\u2019 control of Gaza and achieving a pathway to a two-state solution, consistent with the goals of the 18 June conference in New York co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France. These negotiations need to succeed, and we must all work towards the implementation of a two-state solution, which is the only way to bring long-lasting peace and security that both Israelis and Palestinians deserve and ensure long-term stability in the region.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will continue to work with the Palestinian Authority, regional partners, Israel and the United States to finalize consensus on arrangements for Gaza\u2019s future, building on the Arab plan. We affirm the important role of the High-level Two-State Solution Conference at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ in June in building international consensus around this aim.\u00a0And we are committed to recognizing a Palestinian state as a contribution to achieving a two-state solution and are prepared to work with others to this end.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is a non-United Nations document. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ provides these documents only as a convenience for reference purposes, and the inclusion of a document does not imply the endorsement of its content by the United Nations. 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