Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine

24 August, 2026, 12:00 am

Last modified: 24 August, 2026, 12:00 am

Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine

24 August, 2026, 12:00 am

Last modified: 24 August, 2026, 12:00 am

102 former diplomats from France and the UK have called for sanctions and real pressure on Israel, saying its current policies are threatening the prospects for an independent Palestinian state. They have called for a reduction in trade and military cooperation and an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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