Jakarta, ThedailyID — A coalition of 53 countries and international organizations has urged Israel to immediately open humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip and allow aid deliveries without restrictions.
The appeal comes as Palestinians continue to face a severe humanitarian crisis following the conflict that began in October 2023. Recent flooding has further worsened conditions for displaced residents.
The coalition issued its joint statement, titled the Gaza Call to Action on Humanitarian and Health Access, on Thursday, November 12. British Ambassador to the United Nations Sarah MacIntosh delivered the statement on behalf of all signatories, including Türkiye, Qatar, and Jordan.
Speaking at the UN headquarters, MacIntosh said the comprehensive peace plan supported by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 required full and immediate humanitarian access to Gaza.
Aid deliveries should also remain at least at the levels agreed upon on January 19, 2025. However, she said these provisions had not yet been fully implemented.
MacIntosh noted that the humanitarian situation had improved only when political conditions allowed progress following the ceasefire in October 2025.
She also warned that conditions in Gaza could deteriorate further as winter approaches. Many residents still lack adequate shelter, leaving them vulnerable to hypothermia, respiratory infections, waterborne diseases, and other preventable illnesses.
“Following the elections in Israel, we once again call on the incoming Israeli government to allow and facilitate rapid and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Gaza through all available crossings and land routes,” MacIntosh said, according to Middle East Monitor.
Calls for Medical Access and Independent Investigations
Beyond humanitarian aid deliveries, the 53 signatories urged Israel to restore medical referral routes for Gaza patients seeking treatment at hospitals in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
They also called for transparent criminal investigations into attacks targeting healthcare workers and humanitarian personnel.
Furthermore, the coalition urged Israel to allow senior international delegations and journalists to enter Gaza and witness conditions on the ground.
MacIntosh reaffirmed the signatories’ commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts, particularly during the winter season.
Their support includes temporary shelter, clean water, sanitation facilities, and medical supplies. These measures aim to ease civilian suffering and reduce the risk of disease during the colder months.
