Joint Assertion on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians

June 11, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – Global Affairs Canada

The Foreign Ministers of the UK, Australia and Canada issued a joint assertion on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians:

“Today, we the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada are happy to announce that we are going to set up a brand new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians, a multi-donor initiative to help peacebuilding efforts to determine the situations for an enduring peace.

“We are doing so at a second of acute disaster in Israel and Palestine. The final three years have exacted a devastating and dehumanising toll on civilians and deepened distrust and division between communities. At the identical time, civil society has confronted rising restrictions and unprecedented strain.

“As prospects for a two-state answer stay difficult within the brief time period, there’s an pressing must put money into the situations that may make future peace attainable, via sustained dialogue and important grassroots engagement.

“We stay dedicated to a simply and lasting decision to the Israel-Palestine battle, primarily based on a negotiated two-state answer by which Israeli and Palestinian folks can dwell in peace, safety and dignity.

“The fund will assist strengthen the voices of moderates and marginalise the extremists, together with Hamas.

“As we have now discovered from different entrenched conflicts around the globe, peace can’t be achieved via political and safety measures alone. It additionally requires sustained effort to rebuild belief, to strengthen cooperation, and to spotlight the shared humanity of individuals.

“The Peace Fund will put money into programmes that advance a two-state answer, assist scale back division, strengthen civil society, and help dialogue and cooperation inside and between Israeli and Palestinian communities, constructing the foundations for peace.

“The Fund will complement present diplomatic, humanitarian and growth efforts by serving to to construct the relationships, confidence and shared understanding wanted for profitable negotiations.

“Funding contributions underscore robust worldwide dedication to this initiative. As such, we are going to every be contributing preliminary seed funding equal to £1 million over three years.  Once established, the Fund can be open to further monetary contributions from worldwide companions dedicated to advancing peace.

“Funding can be directed to trusted civil society organisations (CSOs) in each Israel and Palestine, with demonstrated experience in peacebuilding and dialogue. Additional data on the fund, and its modalities can be introduced shortly.

“We name on our worldwide companions to help this initiative and put money into the long-term foundations of peace. We additionally urge all events to the battle to take steps to scale back tensions, defend civilians, together with humanitarian employees, and uphold worldwide legislation.

“The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada remain committed to working with partners to advance a two-state solution, as the only viable option for peace, security and dignity for Israelis and Palestinians.”