Former French and British diplomats urge joint action on Palestine

PARIS, France — A group of former senior French and British diplomats has called on their governments to act together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories. The signatories include former ambassadors and senior diplomats, according to the statement. The appeal urges Paris and London to adopt a joint position and take concrete steps within the framework of international law. It says the two countries should not remain indifferent to the current situation on Palestinian territory and must not stay silent in the face of violations of international law. The former diplomats also stressed the importance of France and the United Kingdom pursuing a coordinated policy at the United Nations and other international forums. They described the protection of international law as a shared responsibility of the two countries.