British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued a warning that the UK might formally accuse Israel of breaching international humanitarian law if there isn’t a significant improvement in the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, as reported by Channel 13 News.
During a recent discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Sunak expressed the UK’s concerns, stating the necessity for Israel to change its approach towards humanitarian aid in Gaza to avoid such a declaration.
Netanyahu responded with assurances of an upcoming increase in humanitarian assistance to Gaza and mentioned that a comprehensive aid plan is in the works.
Additionally, Sunak urged Netanyahu to permit Red Cross officials to inspect the conditions of detainees in Israeli jails, emphasizing the importance of verifying their well-being.
Netanyahu highlighted the challenges of allowing such visits, particularly under circumstances where hostages are enduring severe mistreatment and have not been checked by the Red Cross for six months. However, he committed to considering the request.
In response to these exchanges, Netanyahu’s office issued a statement underscoring the Prime Minister’s regret over the loss of volunteers’ lives but reaffirmed his dedication to safeguarding Israeli interests amidst the conflict.
The European Union (EU) has called for the immediate implementation of the UN Security Council’s decision for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The statement, made on Wednesday, urges Israel to allow the safe and unhindered access of humanitarian aid to Palestinians within the territory.
In a statement broadcasted by Al-Qahira News Channel on Wednesday, the EU expressed its shock over the killing of members of the World Central Kitchen team in Gaza by the Israeli military. The Union is demanding that Israel conduct a comprehensive investigation into the deaths of the team members and hold those responsible for the incident accountable.
