Over 100 former diplomats call for sanctions on Israel regarding Palestine

A coalition of 102 former diplomats from France and the UK is urging their governments to impose joint sanctions on Israel, citing concerns that Israeli policies in Palestinian territories jeopardize the prospects for a future Palestinian state. In an open letter, they called for equal rights for both Israelis and Palestinians and specific actions such as suspending trade agreements and halting arms transfers to Israel. The letter also criticized the Palestinian leadership for being unrepresentative and dysfunctional, emphasizing the need for democratic reforms.

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