On April 23, 2025, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement urging Israel to immediately lift its blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza. They emphasized that obstructing aid deliveries risks violating international humanitarian law and warned against using humanitarian assistance as a political tool.
The ministers highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, citing acute risks of starvation, disease, and death among the 2.4 million residents. They called on Israel to ensure the full, rapid, safe, and unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance to the population in Gaza.
In response, Israel’s Foreign Ministry argued that there is no shortage of essential products in Gaza and claimed that Hamas often exploits humanitarian aid to rebuild its military infrastructure.
The Times of Israel
The European ministers also expressed outrage at recent Israeli strikes on humanitarian personnel and infrastructure in Gaza, urging Israel to do more to protect civilians and aid workers.
This joint appeal reflects growing international concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and calls for renewed efforts to ensure the delivery of aid and the protection of civilians.
