In a joint statement released by the British government, leaders from the UK, France, and Germany have called on Iran and its allies to refrain from launching attacks on Israel.
Such actions, they argue, could escalate tensions and jeopardize the prospects for achieving a ceasefire and securing the release of hostages.
The leaders stressed that the ongoing conflict must end immediately and that all hostages held by Hamas should be released.
They emphasized the urgent need to facilitate the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza without any hindrances.
Recent tensions have been heightened by significant developments, including the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’s political bureau, in Tehran, and the killing of senior Hezbollah military leader Fouad Shukr in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
These events have contributed to the increasingly volatile situation in the region.
The joint appeal from the European leaders reflects their concern over the deteriorating situation and their commitment to finding a peaceful resolution.
The call for restraint underscores the urgent need for de-escalation and the importance of addressing humanitarian needs amid the conflict.