Israel depriving Gazans of ‘human dignity’, say UK and 24 other countries in call to end war now
Gaza war ‘must end now’, say Lammy and 24 other foreign ministers
- Foreign Secretary David Lammy and foreign ministers from 24 other nations have condemned the Israeli government for depriving Gazans of "human dignity" and urged an immediate lifting of aid restrictions.
- The group, including representatives from France, Australia, and Canada, described proposals to move 600,000 Palestinians to a "humanitarian city" in Rafah as "completely unacceptable" and a violation of international law.
- They criticised the "drip feeding of aid" and the "inhumane killing of civilians" seeking basic necessities, saying that hundreds have died while trying to access assistance.
- The ministers said "the war in Gaza must end now" with an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire".
- They also reiterated demands for the release of all hostages held by Hamas.