Friday, July 25, 2025

UK, France, and Germany Urge Israel to Lift Gaza Aid Restrictions Amid Growing Crisis

In a joint statement, the UK, France, and Germany have called on Israel to "immediately lift restrictions on the flow of aid" into Gaza, declaring the withholding of humanitarian assistance "unacceptable." The plea comes as Gaza faces a deepening humanitarian crisis, with widespread hunger reported amid ongoing Israeli military operations.

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reported that nine people died of malnutrition in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 122. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned of "catastrophic levels of malnutrition" observed by its teams, highlighting the devastating physical toll on the population.

In response, Israel announced it would permit foreign countries to airdrop aid into Gaza in the coming days, though past airdrops have faced challenges, as noted by BBC Verify. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is "considering alternative options" to secure the release of hostages, while a senior Hamas official denied claims that ceasefire talks have collapsed.

In a significant development, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Thursday to recognise the state of Palestine later this year. In the UK, 221 MPs from across political parties signed a letter urging the government to formally recognise a Palestinian state and to outline its commitment to a two-state solution at an upcoming UN conference in New York. While the UK has long supported the principle of a Palestinian state alongside Israel, it has yet to grant formal recognition.

The situation in Gaza remains dire, with residents voicing desperation over the lack of food. "All the people are hungry," one local told the BBC, as aid distribution points, such as those run by the World Food Programme in Khan Yunis, struggle to meet demand.


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