‘It’s not enough’: European FMs demand Israel do more to alleviate Gaza starvation
UK, Germany, and Spain’s foreign ministers reacted with mixed opinions to Israel’s decision to establish secure corridors for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
UK, Germany, and Spain foreign ministers reacted with mixed opinions to the Israeli government’s decision to establish secure corridors in order to transport humanitarian aid through the Gaza Strip.
UK Foreign Minister, David Lammy, told Reuters that the decision will not be sufficient to tackle the crisis. “Temporary pause by Israel to allow aid corridors not enough to alleviate needs of those desperately suffering in Gaza,” he said.
Johann Wadephul, German Foreign Minister, posted on his X account (formerly Twitter) that Israel is following “steps in the right direction.”
Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025 (credit: REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa)
“They are the result of my numerous direct conversations and clear demands in recent days. At the same time, the situation in Gaza remains unbearable. Aid must now arrive safely, fully, and reliably, and Hamas must finally release the hostages. A comprehensive ceasefire is urgently needed,” he posted.
Spain publicly denounces Israel, calls for ‘free passage of all humanitarian aid’
Jose Manuel Albares, Spanish Foreign Minister, was more critical about the Israeli decision, saying that the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation was ready to deliver aid anywhere in Gaza, and announced that the Spanish Government would publicly denounce Israel.
“Our cooperation agency is ready to send everything that is needed in Gaza. Tomorrow, we will denounce the famine and death in Gaza, asking for a Palestinian State and a two-state solution. The induced famine in Gaza is a disgrace,” he posted on X.
“Daily deaths from hunger: 100,000 children and 40,000 babies at risk of death. Israel must allow the permanent, uninterrupted, and free passage of all necessary humanitarian aid.”
Israel will allow foreign countries to airdrop aid into Gaza
The IDF announced that it will allow foreign countries to drop aid into the Gaza Strip, Army Radio reported on Friday, citing a senior military source.
“When the UN wants to, it can. After criticism earlier this week, it suddenly transferred hundreds of trucks, despite claiming it was unable to do so until then,” the source told Army Radio.
“According to all IDF estimates, there has been no change in the amount of food entering the Gaza Strip in recent weeks, and Hamas’s hunger campaign in Gaza is timed.”
Reuters contributed to this report.
