28 Nations Condemn Israel Over Gaza Civilian Killings, Aid Restrictions

A coalition of 28 countries, including Japan, Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has condemned Israel for the "inhumane killing" of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, particularly those near food distribution sites, and criticized Israel's restrictive aid delivery model as dangerous and dehumanizing. These nations called for an immediate end to the war and urged Israel to lift restrictions to allow the UN and humanitarian organizations to provide life-saving assistance effectively. Israel's foreign ministry rejected the allegations, claiming the countries' statement ignores Hamas's role in the conflict and sends the wrong message. In a related development, the World Health Organization condemned Israeli attacks on its facilities in Gaza, including a staff residence and a warehouse, reporting that staff and their families were mistreated and exposed to grave danger amid the Israeli military's ground offensive in Deir al-Balah. The Israeli military has not commented on the WHO accusations but has ordered evacuations in the area, citing efforts to target Hamas infrastructure amid warnings of a severe hunger crisis. The conflict and humanitarian crisis continue to draw international concern, with the coalition emphasizing that forced displacement and denial of aid violate international law.