On the 27th, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a joint statement from the foreign ministers of four European countries, calling on the Israeli government to prevent settler violence against Palestinian civilians and emphasizing the need to maintain stability in the West Bank region. The statement, jointly issued by the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, strongly condemned the recent significant increase in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians. The statement noted that these “destabilizing activities” hinder the implementation of ceasefire and post-war reconstruction plans in the Gaza Strip and endanger the prospects for lasting peace and security in the region.

French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, often called the Quai d’Orsay for its location on the Parisian riverbank, is the government department responsible for France’s diplomatic relations and foreign policy. Its history dates back to 1589, but it was formally established in its modern form during the French Revolution in 1790. The ministry has played a central role in shaping France’s position in international affairs for centuries.

Israel

Israel is a historic crossroads of civilizations and the ancient homeland of the Jewish people, with a recorded history spanning over three millennia. Established as a modern state in 1948, it is a central location for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, encompassing significant religious sites like Jerusalem’s Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Today, it is a technologically advanced nation with a diverse culture shaped by Jewish immigrants from across the globe.

West Bank

The West Bank is a landlocked territory in the Middle East, bordered by Israel and Jordan, with a central role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Its history is deeply contested, having been occupied by Jordan after the 1948 Arab-Israeli war and subsequently by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War. It is home to significant historical and religious sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, including Hebron and Bethlehem.

France

France is a Western European nation with a rich cultural and historical legacy, dating back to ancient times through the Roman era, the rise of the monarchy, and the revolutionary birth of the modern republic. It is globally celebrated for its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, its profound influence on art, philosophy, and cuisine, and its role as a major center of European culture and politics.

Germany

Germany is a country in Central Europe with a complex history, most notably marked by its division after World War II into East and West Germany during the Cold War. It was reunified in 1990 and is now known for its influential cultural contributions, including in philosophy, music, and science, as well as landmarks like Neuschwanstein Castle and the Brandenburg Gate.

Italy

Italy is a country in Southern Europe with a rich cultural history as the heart of the Roman Empire and the birthplace of the Renaissance. It is renowned for its immense contributions to art, architecture, music, and cuisine. Today, its numerous historical sites, including the Colosseum and the ruins of Pompeii, continue to attract visitors from around the world.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a sovereign nation comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with a history of formation spanning centuries, notably through the Acts of Union in 1707 and 1800. It was the centre of the vast British Empire and a major force in the Industrial Revolution, shaping modern global politics, economics, and culture. Today, it is a constitutional monarchy with a rich heritage, housing numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Stonehenge and the Tower of London.

Gaza Strip

The Gaza Strip is a small coastal territory on the Mediterranean Sea that has been a crossroads of civilizations for millennia, ruled by various empires from the Egyptians to the Ottomans. Following the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, it came under Egyptian administration and was later occupied by Israel after the 1967 Six-Day War. Since 2007, it has been governed by the political party Hamas and is subject to a blockade by Israel and Egypt.