Originally Posted by Capri
This war began because of
1. Hamas’s terror actions inside Israel on October 7, 2023
2. and they could have ended it, at any point by releasing the hostages and surrendering -- even now

UK, France, Germany urge Gaza cease-fire, ask Israel to restore humanitarian access

The governments of Germany, France and Britain called for an immediate return to a cease-fire in Gaza in a joint statement on Friday that called on Israel to restore humanitarian access.

the foreign ministers of the three countries said in the joint statement "in accordance with international humanitarian law" We call on Israel:
1. to restore humanitarian access, including water and electricity,
2. and ensure access to medical care
3. and temporary medical evacuations

The ministers said they were "appalled by the civilian casualties", and also called on Palestinian Hamas militants to release Israeli hostages.

They said the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians could not be resolved through military means, and that a long-lasting cease-fire was the only credible pathway to peace.