We’re deeply concerned regarding the current situation in Gaza which risks a resumption of hostilities. It is imperative that Hamas agrees to the extension of the ceasefire which is on the table. It must release all Israeli hostages immediately and unconditionally. Israel must ensure that humanitarian aid can flow freely into Gaza.
Moving forward, Hamas must not be able to rearm or play any future role in the governance of Gaza.
We urge the UK and our allies to commence a renewed push for a two-state solution, with a negotiated Palestinian state alongside Israel, safe and secure in its borders, alongside normalisation agreements between Israel and its regional neighbours.
This will require a strategy which marginalises the enemies of peace, encompassing:
- A reformed and strengthened Palestinian Authority.
- Immediate steps to improve the economic and security situation in the West Bank.
- The development of a regional framework for peace to limit the influence of Iran and its allies.
- The convening of a Gaza stabilisation and reconstruction summit and the transition to an interim governing authority led by Palestinians with international support.
- The establishment of an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace to lay the civic society foundations for a future peace process.
