European allies are intensifying pressure on Israel to allow greater humanitarian aid into Gaza amidst the backdrop of an escalating military operation aimed at controlling the Strip. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertion to permit a limited quantity of aid trucks, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot criticized this as grossly inadequate. A joint statement issued by the UK, France, and Canada condemned Israel's military actions and threatened further action if the situation did not improve. Concerns were raised about the inefficacy of the aid deliveries, as trucks reportedly remained at the border without reaching those in need.
The number of trucks that Israel will allow into Gaza this week is "totally insufficient," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in an interview.
Netanyahu chastised the Europeans late on Monday, describing their statement as a "huge prize" for Hamas that invites more atrocities on Israel.
Tom Fletcher of the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said those five trucks are just sat on the other side of the border right now.
The UK, France, and Canada issued a rare joint condemnation Monday of what they called Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza.
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