UK condemns Rafah deaths, urges Israel to allow aid deliveries

Britain’s Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, has condemned the reported deaths near an aid distribution site in Rafah, calling the incident “appalling” and a stark reminder of the urgent need for humanitarian access.

Falconer stressed that “Israel must allow partners to operate in line with humanitarian principles and deliver lifesaving aid,” as international concern grows over Gaza’s deepening crisis.

His comments come amid mounting pressure on Israel to ease its blockade and facilitate the flow of aid into the besieged enclave, where food, fuel, and medical supplies remain critically low following almost three months of siege.