Over 100 former French, British ambassadors call for sanctions on Israel for 'ethnic cleansing'
"The world no longer sees Israel as a genuine democracy – there is nothing democratic about depriving others of their rights and land," an open letter from the ambassadors read
Assessment
A group of over 100 former French and British ambassadors has publicly accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and called for sanctions. The letter claims the international community no longer views Israel as a genuine democracy because of its treatment of Palestinians. This carries diplomatic weight because these signatories are not current officials but former senior envoys whose collective voice signals deep erosion of elite European support for Israel. Watch for whether current governments in Paris and London distance themselves or show signs of aligning with the letter's framing.