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Palestinians gather at a charity kitchen to receive food amid a severe hunger crisis in Gaza City on July 25, 2025. — Reuters
The leaders of the UK, France, and Germany stated Friday that the “humanitarian disaster” in the Gaza Strip “must stop now,” as the Palestinian territory suffering from extensive conflict faces worsening hardships.
In a joint statement issued from Berlin, they urged the Israeli government to immediately lift restrictions on aid deliveries and allow UN agencies and humanitarian organizations to operate freely to combat starvation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that “basic necessities for civilians, such as water and food, should be provided without delay.”
They condemned the withholding of vital humanitarian aid, calling it unacceptable, and insisted that Israel must meet its obligations under international humanitarian law.
This week, over 100 aid and human rights organizations warned that “mass starvation” is spreading across Gaza after more than 21 months of ongoing conflict.
Israel denies responsibility for the worsening crisis, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as “man-made.”
Since March, Israel has maintained a blockade on aid entering Gaza, only partially easing restrictions two months later, while bypassing the longstanding UN-led aid distribution system.
The European leaders also called for an end to the violence. They urged all parties involved to reach an immediate ceasefire and expressed readiness to support further peace efforts, aiming for lasting security and stability for Israelis, Palestinians, and the region as a whole.
Earlier, Starmer announced he would hold an emergency call with Macron and Merz to discuss Gaza.
The conflict was ignited when Hamas launched an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. According to official figures cited by AFP, this assault resulted in 1,219 deaths, mostly civilians.
Israel’s military operations in Gaza have resulted in approximately 59,676 Palestinian fatalities, most of whom are civilians, as reported by Gaza’s health ministry.
Among the 251 hostages taken during the attack, 49 remain held in Gaza, with 27 believed to be deceased, according to Israeli military sources.
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