Newsletters
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have agreed to launch a joint humanitarian initiative to deliver airdropped aid to Gaza and facilitate the evacuation of children in need of urgent medical care, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Saturday.
According to a written statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Starmer held a trilateral phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and explore avenues for cooperation.
“All three leaders agreed that the situation in Gaza is dire. They emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire, for Israel to lift all restrictions on aid deliveries, and for immediate provision of food and medical supplies to those affected,” the statement said.
The leaders reaffirmed their countries’ determination to focus on the humanitarian dimension of the crisis. Starmer conveyed the UK's readiness to support international efforts including aerial aid drops and the evacuation of children requiring treatment abroad.
The UK government also issued a direct call to Israel, urging the removal of all obstacles that currently prevent humanitarian assistance from reaching civilians in Gaza.
The trilateral statement concluded with a joint appeal for broader international coordination to ensure both a lasting ceasefire and unimpeded access to basic services for Palestinian civilians.
“Securing sustained humanitarian access and protecting vulnerable populations—especially children—must be a shared global responsibility,” the leaders agreed.
1 min read
1 min read
