Middle East crisis live: 25 foreign ministers issue joint call for flood of aid into Gaza
Twenty-five foreign ministers from across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia issued a joint statement calling for a “flood” of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as escalating conflict threatens to push the enclave into deeper humanitarian catastrophe. The ministers stressed the urgent need for sustained, unhindered access for relief convoys.
The urgent appeal
The joint declaration emphasizes the immediate mobilization of medical supplies, food, clean water, and fuel into Gaza, citing the critical state of hospitals and the displacement of thousands of families. The ministers warned that failure to act quickly would risk irreversible damage to civilian life.
- 25 foreign ministers from multiple continents endorse the statement.
- Call for “sustained, unhindered” humanitarian access.
- Emphasis on medical aid, food security, and shelter.
Conditions on the ground
Aid agencies report dwindling reserves of essential supplies, compounded by damaged infrastructure and restricted entry points. Relief workers describe overcrowded shelters and mounting public health concerns as temperatures rise in the region.
Political backdrop
The call comes amid renewed violence between Israeli forces and militant groups in Gaza. Diplomatic sources indicate ongoing backchannel talks to establish a humanitarian corridor, though progress has been slow due to security disagreements.
What’s next?
Observers will watch for follow-up commitments from donor nations and whether the UN Security Council addresses the ministers’ appeal. The success of aid deliveries will hinge on securing safe passage guarantees from all parties to the conflict.