- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, demanding a halt to the military offensive and increased humanitarian aid.
- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by accusing the leaders of rewarding Hamas for the October 7 attacks.
- The three leaders criticised Israel's restrictions on aid, warning of potential breaches of international law, and condemned the rhetoric of forced displacement.
- While Israel pledged to allow some aid, the humanitarian crisis continues, with UN officials describing the allowed aid as insufficient.
- Netanyahu defended Israel's actions, citing the need to prevent Hamas from controlling aid distribution, and vowed to continue the offensive until "total victory."
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