Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom,
France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East
(August 12, 2024)
On August 12, 2024, the leaders of the US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy expressed support for efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, called for renewed talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, stressed the need for unrestricted aid delivery, and condemned Iranian aggression towards Israel. The following is the full text of their statement.
We, the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy discussed the situation in the Middle East. We expressed our full support for ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. We endorsed the joint call from President Biden, President Sisi of Egypt, and Amir Tamim of Qatar to renew talks later this week with an aim to concluding the deal as soon as possible, and stressed there is no further time to lose. All parties must live up to their responsibilities. In addition, unfettered delivery and distribution of aid is needed. We expressed our support for the defense of Israel against Iranian aggression and against attacks by Iran-backed terrorist groups. We called on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discussed the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place.
Source: “Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East,” White House, (August 12, 2024).
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