NEWS STORY : E3 Nations Demand Immediate Resumption of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

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The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has persisted for over fifty days. They described the situation as “intolerable” and called for the immediate restoration of unimpeded aid flows to address the severe humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinian civilians, including approximately one million children. The ministers emphasised that essential supplies are either unavailable or rapidly depleting, placing the population at acute risk of starvation, disease, and death. They stressed that humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool and warned against any reduction of Palestinian territory or demographic changes.

The statement also expressed outrage at recent Israeli strikes on humanitarian personnel and infrastructure, urging Israel to do more to protect civilians and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers. It called for the restoration of deconfliction systems and the facilitation of medical evacuations for the sick and wounded. Furthermore, the ministers called on all parties to return to a ceasefire and urged Hamas to immediately release all remaining hostages. They reiterated their commitment to a two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.