Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups urge G7 to take action on Gaza

Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups convened in Paris on Friday, June 12, 2026, to issue a joint appeal to G7 leaders ahead of their summit in Évian-les-Bains next week. The organizations stressed the urgent need for diplomatic action to preserve the diminishing prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Their proposals include concrete steps such as enforcing a ceasefire in Gaza, disarming Hamas, and initiating reconstruction efforts in the war-torn territory. The groups also advocated for the consolidation of various existing peace initiatives, including the Board of Peace initiative, into a single, unified program to enhance their effectiveness. This collective call from civil society aims to influence G7 discussions and encourage decisive international intervention to address the ongoing crisis and foster a path towards lasting peace.