A Global Call for Peace in Gaza

On Monday, a coalition of twenty-eight nations—including the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, and Japan—issued a unified call demanding an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. Their joint statement reflects mounting global urgency surrounding the conflict, citing the humanitarian toll and the lack of a viable resolution through continued military engagement. The coordinated effort to speak out highlights a rare moment of broad international consensus, emphasizing diplomacy and humanitarian priorities over continued violence. 

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy voiced a sobering assessment of the conflict’s trajectory, stating that “there is no military solution.” His remarks underline a fundamental shift away from strategies centered on force and toward diplomatic engagement. Likewise, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke characterized the devastation unfolding in Gaza as “indefensible,” referring to the harrowing images of destruction and civilian loss as evidence of a crisis that must no longer be tolerated. Together, these statements strengthen the moral and political pressure on leaders involved in the conflict to seek immediate and peaceful resolution.

The US reaction? Today, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would once again withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), citing concerns over UNESCO’s perceived “anti-Israel bias”.

Trump’s stance on Gaza has played a significant role in the erosion of his support among Gen Z and Hispanic Americans. Let me cite his support rates among Gen Z (37%) and Hispanic Americans (27%), both significantly lower than when he was elected. While Trump garnered 58% of Gen Z men and 48% of Hispanic voters during the 2024 election, recent polling shows a dramatic drop in approval among these key demographics.