28 Countries Issue Joint Statement Calling for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

On July 21, 2025, 28 governments including the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, and Japan jointly issued a statement calling on Israel and Hamas to immediately ceasefire and end the ongoing armed conflict in the Gaza Strip. The statement highlighted the prolonged war has caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with massive civilian casualties and extensive infrastructure destruction plunging Gaza residents into desperate conditions.

The signatories expressed support for the United Nations and international community’s ongoing diplomatic pressure on both sides to promote peace talks and a lasting ceasefire. They also pledged to strengthen humanitarian aid to Gaza, including medical supplies, food, and emergency shelter, to help alleviate the suffering of local civilians. However, the statement did not mention any sanctions against any specific party.

The United States government did not join this joint statement. A White House spokesperson said the U.S. continues to closely monitor the situation and is prepared to provide relevant assistance if necessary. Diplomatic efforts remain underway, but no concrete ceasefire timeline has been established. The international community generally urges restraint to avoid worsening the humanitarian disaster.