Germany, France, and the UK urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, calling for hostages’ release and humanitarian relief. They backed U.S.-led diplomatic efforts, opposed Israeli annexation moves, and stressed the need for a credible plan for Gaza’s future governance and aid delivery.

The countries called for a withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the removal of Hamas leadership as "key steps" toward a two-state solution. "We firmly oppose all efforts to

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany said Friday the "humanitarian catastrophe" in the Gaza Strip "must end now", as the war-ravaged Palestinian territory faces a deepening crisis.