The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening due to Israel's continued blockade, with thousands of Palestinians storming a UN warehouse resulting in at least two deaths and 47 injuries. This incident has prompted Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy to suspend trade negotiations with Israel over its refusal to lift the blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza.
France has also taken a strong stance against Israel's actions, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for European countries to take a tougher stance if the humanitarian situation in Gaza doesn't improve. He warned that France may impose sanctions on Israel if Tel Aviv doesn't address the crisis, which has left over 54,000 Palestinians dead.
The UN describes Gaza as "the hungriest place on Earth" due to persistent food shortages, and aid has only recently trickled in after a two-month blockade was lifted. The looting of medical supplies from a UN warehouse by armed individuals has further exacerbated the crisis.
In response to international pressure, Israel has doubled down on settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, sparking condemnation from Macron and Egypt. This move is seen as a major obstacle to a lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The recent attacks by Israel have also resulted in at least 45 deaths, with Palestinians describing the scene as "children in pieces."