https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-british-and-french-diplomats-urge-action-over-israel-s-erasure-of-palestineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-british-and-french-diplomats-urge-action-over-israel-s-erasure-of-palestinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-british-and-french-diplomats-urge-action-over-israel-s-erasure-of-palestine#u47019Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:52 +0000Over 100 former French and British diplomats have called on their governments to take action against Israel's policies in Palestine, accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and 'erasure' of Palestine. They urge a halt to arms exports and a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The diplomats describe the situation as a 'stain on the conscience of humanity'.Why it mattersThe appeal comes amid ongoing concerns about Israel's treatment of Palestinians and its settlement policies in the West Bank. The international community has long been divided