UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over Gaza civilian suffering
The United Kingdom and 27 other nations released a joint statement expressing concern over Palestinian civilian suffering in the Gaza Strip. The International Community called on Israel to respect the human rights of Palestinians and ensure safe passage for humanitarian aid. The Palestinian Authority praised the statement and urged the international community to take further action to address the crisis in Gaza. The statement was issued jointly by the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and many other European countries.