Global Condemnation of Israel's Actions in Gaza

The UK and 27 other countries have condemned Israel over the "inhumane killing" of civilians in Gaza seeking aid, calling for an immediate end to the war. A joint statement said Israel's aid delivery model is "dangerous" and condemned the "drip feeding of aid" that has led to the deaths of over 800 Palestinians while seeking food and water. Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reported over 100 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire while waiting for food over the weekend, and 19 others died from malnutrition. The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, announced an extra £40m in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, stating that Israel's actions were "doing untold damage to Israel's standing in the world". Israel's foreign ministry rejected the criticism, blaming Hamas for spreading lies and undermining aid distribution. The statement also warned that permanent forced displacement of Gaza's 2.1 million people would be a violation of international humanitarian law and urged an immediate ceasefire.

At least 85 Palestinians were killed and over 150 wounded while trying to reach aid in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry. The deadliest incident occurred in northern Gaza, where 67 people were killed near the Zikim crossing with Israel. Witnesses said Israel's military shot into the crowd, while the military claimed they fired warning shots to disperse a chaotic situation. The United Nations condemned the violence, calling it "completely unacceptable." The incident comes as Israel's military issued new evacuation orders for areas of central Gaza, further restricting movement and aid distribution. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is catastrophic, with over 2 million Palestinians relying on limited aid, and more than 58,800 Palestinians killed since the war began.

Twenty-five nations, including the U.K., Canada, and Japan, issued a joint statement condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, citing "inhumane killing of civilians" and "drip feeding of aid." The statement followed a deadly day in which over 80 Palestinians were killed trying to access emergency food supplies. The nations called for an immediate end to the war and criticized Israel's aid distribution method, saying it "fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity." Israel rejected the statement, saying it was "disconnected from reality." The conflict has resulted in over 59,000 deaths in Gaza since it began 21 months ago, with Israel expanding its ground war and forcing thousands to flee.