London, May 19 -- The United Kingdom, France, and Canada on Monday (local time) strongly opposed Israel's recent expansion of military operations in Gaza, condemning the intolerable level of human suffering in the region.

In a joint statement, the leaders of the three countries called for an immediate cessation of Israel's military actions, unrestricted humanitarian aid access in coordination with the United Nations (UN), and the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, while emphasising the urgent need for a two-state solution to ensure lasting peace.

"We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel's military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Yesterday's announcement that Israel will a...