On the evening of Monday 3 June, the G7 leaders announced their full support for the comprehensive plan presented by US President Joe Biden, “that would lead to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, a significant and sustained increase in humanitarian assistance for distribution throughout Gaza, and an enduring end to the crisis, with Israel’s security interests and Gazan civilian safety assured” (see EUROPE 13422/11).
“We reaffirm our support for a credible pathway towards peace leading to a two State solution”, added the leaders of the US, France, Germany, Japan, Canada, Italy, the UK and the EU in a joint statement.
They call on Hamas to accept this deal and urge countries with influence over Hamas to help it do so. While, according to the White House, Israel supports this agreement, Qatar - which is playing the role of mediator - has said it is waiting for “a clear position” from the Jewish state.
On Tuesday, Tzahal continued its offensive in the Gaza Strip, with aerial bombardments and artillery fire across the enclave.
On Monday, the United States called on the UN Security Council to support the plan. (Original version in French by Camille-Cerise Gessant)