Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups urge G7 to take action on Gaza
Summary
Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups met in Paris to urge G7 leaders to act on Gaza and support a two-state solution. They called for a ceasefire, disarming Hamas, rebuilding Gaza, and greater involvement of civil society in peace efforts.Key Facts
- Around 150 activists from Israel and Palestine met in Paris to discuss peace and Gaza.
- They want the G7 summit to focus on stopping violence and starting reconstruction in Gaza.
- The groups support enforcing a ceasefire and disarming Hamas.
- They stressed the importance of linking peace talks to grassroots civil society efforts.
- Progress toward Palestinian self-rule and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza has been stalled for six months.
- Hamas demands an Israeli exit from Gaza, while Israel wants Hamas to disarm first.
- The groups called for Palestinian elections and proper funding for the Palestinian Authority.
- The meeting included foreign ministers from Arab and European countries, including the EU foreign policy chief.
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