Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened again and is of serious concern, Britain, Canada, France, and others said in a joint statement that also called on Israel to take urgent action.

“(We) express serious concerns about the renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which remains catastrophic,” read the statement from the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

It also said Israel should lift what it called “unreasonable restrictions” on certain imports, including medical and shelter equipment, and open border crossings to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. –Agencies