United KingdomFour international figures from the Elders group, including former leaders and activists like Helen Clark and Mary Robinson, have expressed concerns over the potential disappearance of Palestinian territories due to Israeli policies. They criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for efforts to erase Palestine physically, economically, culturally, and politically. The group visited the West Bank, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon and urged the international community to address Israeli 'impunity' in these regions. They noted a worsening situation in the West Bank compared to their 2023 visit and warned that ongoing settlement expansions could lead to the erasure of Palestine. Former Irish President Mary Robinson called for the EU to take stronger action, including suspending trade agreements with Israel and banning goods from Israeli settlements.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents a critical perspective toward Israeli government actions, using terms such as 'disappearance of Palestine,' 'impunity,' and 'erasure.' It highlights calls for international intervention and criticism of the EU's stance, aligning with a left-leaning framing that emphasizes human,
