Seven European nations urge Israel to ‘reverse its current policy’ on Gaza

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/17/2025

Summary

Israel has suspended the delivery of food, medication, and other essentials into Gaza since March 2, citing humanitarian concerns amid severe shortages and potential starvation. Seven European nations have called for an end to the blockade and military operations, warning of a deliberate starvation crisis. Meanwhile, the UN reports that over 50,000 people have died and hundreds of thousands face acute food insecurity. Hamas demands immediate aid access as part of its truce negotiations with Israel, while the US-Israel plan seeks impartial delivery but faces resistance from the UN due to its suspected bias.