As the G7 Leaders' Summit unfolds in Évian-les-Bains, attendees are engaging in critical discussions on the Middle East crisis, guided by a novel plan featuring multilateral funding pledges and extensive recommendations from 150 Israeli and Palestinian civil society leaders.

This policy outline, known as "The Paris Call 2026," along with increased funding, stems from a pre-Summit conference held on Friday by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. The event connected diplomats from more than a dozen countries with peacebuilders on the ground, in collaboration with the Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP), Les Guerrières de la Paix, and Principles for Peace.

Five working groups enabled Israeli and Palestinian representatives to work with diplomats on practical steps to break the deadlock after years of violence. These include stabilizing ceasefires, boosting aid, and advancing disarmament, rebuilding, and a broader peace framework.

The ideas were shared via panel sessions featuring civil society voices alongside ministers, plus personal testimonies from those impacted by the conflict.

Major Civil Society Funding and Policy Measures Announced

At the conference, officials unveiled several new efforts to bolster civil society work. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong introduced the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace to expand grassroots initiatives after ALLMEP's long advocacy. Anand noted Canada's additional $100 million for Gaza humanitarian needs.

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas emphasized the EU's €18 million support for peacebuilding by civil society, stressing its vital role in peace efforts.

French Foreign Minister Barrot noted that the joint efforts have already influenced diplomacy, contributing to the UN New York Declaration, ceasefire, and hostage releases. He assured that the recommendations would be conveyed to G7 leaders.

A Powerful Voice of Consensus Amid Gridlock

ALLMEP Executive Director John Lyndon highlighted that while G7 leaders seek agreement, Israeli and Palestinian civic leaders have forged a detailed consensus on necessary actions, calling for strong diplomacy and public engagement against violence.

ALLMEP founder Avi Meyerstein pointed to a shift recognizing that civil society involvement is key beyond top-level talks.

The Paris frameworks drew from extensive consultations and ALLMEP's AI Pulse polling, showing majority support for regional peace securing both Israel and a Palestinian state.

About the Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP)

The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) represents the largest network of Palestinian and Israeli civil society peacebuilding groups, with over 200 member NGOs, growing more than 30% since October 7th. It connects and amplifies members, scaling resources and integrating civic input into diplomacy. Since 2009, ALLMEP has campaigned for an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace.

SOURCE Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP)