The formula has been on everyone's lips since October 7th. From elected officials of La France Insoumise to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, including some Western chancelleries and Russia, many Western voices are calling for a "humanitarian ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip, pounded by Israeli bombs. Demonstrations in this direction have been organized for several days in many countries, including France and the United Kingdom. This temporary cessation of hostilities would facilitate the arrival of aid in the enclave, his supporters argue. And would allow civilians caught under Hebrew fire to flee combat zones.
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The debate took place at a meeting of foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday, where top diplomats failed to agree on a posture. Some countries such as Spain, Belgium and Northern Ireland, historical supporters of Palestine, are demanding a ceasefire. Others, such as Austria, the Republic...
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