The leaders of Britain, France and Germany called, in a joint statement published by the British government today, Monday, on Iran and its allies to refrain from launching attacks on Israel that would escalate tensions and jeopardize the chances of reaching a ceasefire. The statement stressed that: "The fighting must stop now", and all detainees held by Hamas must be released. The statement stressed that the people of the Gaza Strip need "urgent and unhindered delivery and distribution of aid". The leaders of France, Germany and Britain welcomed "the work being done by partners to reach an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages". The statement indicated that "the leaders of these three countries are working with all parties to prevent escalation and we will spare no effort to calm tensions and find a way towards stability in Gaza" Source: National Iraqi News Agency