Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine
Over 100 former British and French diplomats have signed a letter accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and the systematic erasure of Palestine. They are calling on their respective governments to implement trade and arms bans to pressure Israel into accepting a Palestinian state.
Why it matters
The unprecedented joint letter from high-ranking former officials signals a significant shift in diplomatic discourse and puts pressure on current Western leaders regarding their Middle East policies.
The diplomats’ letter states: ‘Nothing justifies Israel’s systematic policy of destruction of Gaza and its population.’ The diplomats’ letter states: ‘Nothing justifies Israel’s systematic policy of destruction of Gaza and its population.’ Palestine Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine In letter to Macron and Burnham, more than 100 senior figures accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and call for measures including trade ban
Prefer the Guardian on Google More than 100 French and British former diplomats have said Palestine is being erased in front of the world’s eyes and called for urgent action including trade and arms sales bans to press Israel to accept a Palestinian state.
An unprecedented joint letter dispenses with diplomatic language by accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and warning that the world no longer sees Israel as a genuine democracy.
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