Gaza war ‘must end now’, say Lammy and 24 other foreign ministers

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21 Jul 2025 • 11:02 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Foreign Secretary David Lammy and foreign ministers from 24 other nations have condemned the Israeli government for depriving Gazans of "human dignity" and urged an immediate lifting of aid restrictions.
  • The group, including representatives from France, Australia, and Canada, described proposals to move 600,000 Palestinians to a "humanitarian city" in Rafah as "completely unacceptable" and a violation of international law.
  • They criticised the "drip feeding of aid" and the "inhumane killing of civilians" seeking basic necessities, saying that hundreds have died while trying to access assistance.
  • The ministers said "the war in Gaza must end now" with an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire".
  • They also reiterated demands for the release of all hostages held by Hamas.

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