Foreign ministers from twenty-four Western countries have jointly called for Israel to permit unrestricted humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The declaration, issued by the United Kingdom, emphasized the severity of the reported famine in Gaza and asserted that Israel must allow all international non-governmental organizations to participate in aid distribution. The ministers accused Israel of deliberately hindering the flow of aid and urged immediate action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis. Several of the signatory nations have already pledged to recognize a Palestinian state, underscoring the growing international pressure on Israel.