Question 8552 — foreign policy

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France is seriously concerned by the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and by the serious events that have occurred in this territory in recent months, and has expressed itself clearly on this subject. She has expressed, on several occasions, her condemnation of the violence of the Israeli armed forces against demonstrators, emphasizing in this regard the duty to protect civilians and the right of Palestinians to demonstrate peacefully. She also condemned the rocket attacks targeting Israel, which nothing can justify, and continued to call for calm and restraint on both sides, recalling that the demonstrations must remain peaceful. France wants all light to be shed on all the violence that occurred during these demonstrations, as part of an independent investigation. France is fully committed to contributing to the response to the humanitarian crisis and improving the living conditions of the population in Gaza, not only through the aid it provides in many areas, but also through the action of the French Institute in Gaza, the only foreign center present in the Strip. Faced with the worsening situation, 416,000 euros were allocated to NGOs working in particular in the field of health (Médecins du World and Handicap International) as well as at the Jordanian hospital in Gaza. This aid is in addition to the €350,000 allocated as part of a European consortium.  But beyond the humanitarian response, it is imperative to progress towards a lasting solution for Gaza. This involves in particular the lifting of the blockade, on the one hand, accompanied by credible security guarantees for Israel and by the realization of inter-Palestinian reconciliation and the full return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, on the other hand. France calls on all parties to take their responsibilities in this regard. Finally, the question of Gaza cannot be separated from that of the settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. France will continue to work, in conjunction with all its partners, to relaunch a political process aimed at implementing the two-state solution, which is the only solution. possible to ensure a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

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