French, German, British FMs for immediate return to Gaza ceasefire

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Britain (the E3) called for an immediate return to a ceasefire in Gaza on Friday, reported Xinhua.

"The resumption of Israeli strikes in Gaza marks a dramatic step backward for the people of Gaza, the hostages, their families and the entire region," the ministers said in a joint statement released late evening, calling on "all parties to re-engage with negotiations to ensure the ceasefire is implemented in full and becomes permanent."