A joint statement from the UK, France, and Germany has urged Israel to lift restrictions on aid delivery to Gaza immediately, calling it a “humanitarian catastrophe”. The world’s top leaders are demanding an end to the violence and a comprehensive ceasefire in the conflict-ridden region.
The crisis in Gaza is worsening by the day, with nearly one-third of people not eating for days due to a severe food shortage. World Food Programme reports that 470,000 people will face “catastrophic hunger” between May and September this year.
US forces have killed an ISIS leader in Syria’s Aleppo province, while French authorities have ruled that an arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is invalid. The UN secretary general has criticized the international community’s lack of compassion for Palestinians in Gaza, calling it a “moral crisis”.
A ceasefire is expected to resume next week, with negotiations between Hamas and Israel set to begin again. However, progress remains uncertain, as Israeli officials claim that Hamas is trying to exploit the situation.
The world’s top leaders are under increasing pressure to intervene, with many calling for recognition of Palestine as a state. France has formally announced its intention to recognize Palestine, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for recognizing Palestinian statehood.
As tensions continue to rise, the international community is urging calm and restraint. The crisis in Gaza must be addressed urgently, with aid delivery and humanitarian assistance being critical in mitigating the suffering of civilians.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/25/gaza-children-malnourished-msf-starvation-palestine-statehood-france-middle-east-crisis-latest-updates-live-news