The international community has been increasingly vocal in condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, with French President Emmanuel Macron at the forefront of this criticism. Macron has urged European countries to take action against Israel if it does not respond adequately to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, stating that recognition of a Palestinian state with conditions is both a moral and political necessity.
The UK has suspended free trade negotiations with Israel and introduced sanctions on West Bank settlements amid criticism of military operations in Gaza, with Foreign Secretary David Lammy calling the policies "egregious". German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also questioned Israel's strategy in Gaza, while Macron criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions as "shameful".
Macron has faced criticism from Israel over his support for a Palestinian state, but he and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have threatened concrete actions if Netanyahu's government doesn't cease its military offensive and lift restrictions on aid. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with food security experts warning that starvation looms for one in five people due to the ongoing blockade.
The European Union has been critical of Israel's policies in Gaza, with several leaders calling for an end to the humanitarian crisis.