Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:47am on 17 Dec 2023,Sunday International
Foreign Secretary David Cameron and German counterpart Annalena Baerbock jointly called for a "sustainable cease-fire" in Gaza, expressing concern over civilian casualties saying "Too many civilians have been killed" during the Israeli Defense Forces' assault. In a Sunday Times letter, they emphasized the need for lasting peace while acknowledging the complexity of the situation. The appeal follows US President Joe Biden's criticism of Israel's recent bombings as "indiscriminate." Cameron and Baerbock condemned extremist settlers in the West Bank, accusing them of hindering a two-state solution. The call for a ceasefire coincides with the US urging Israel to shift focus toward targeting Hamas leaders.
