Over 60 EU Lawmakers Demand Emergency Sanctions, Arms Embargo on Israel Amid Gaza Crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with over 100 aid groups warning of impending mass starvation amid Israeli military strikes that have resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties. European leaders, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy, are convening emergency talks to address the worsening situation and to urge Israel to allow immediate aid access to Gaza. Meanwhile, over 60 members of the European Parliament have called for urgent sanctions against Israel, including an arms embargo and targeted measures against entities like the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, criticizing the EU's prior responses as ineffective. Iran and Bangladesh have condemned Israeli actions, labeling them genocidal and calling for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to take decisive steps to halt the violence and provide humanitarian aid. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials over alleged war crimes, and Israel faces additional legal challenges at the International Court of Justice. Despite Israeli denials of famine in Gaza, international voices emphasize the urgent need for coordinated global action to prevent further loss of life and to address the humanitarian catastrophe.