UK says ready to airdrop aid, evacuate injured children from Gaza
The announcement followed talks between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his French and German counterparts, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz, respectively. During the call, the leaders discussed Britain's plans to expand humanitarian support to Gaza and help evacuate wounded and ill children.
A statement from the UK Prime Minister's Office said Britain will cooperate with partners, including Jordan, to carry out the airdrops and evacuations.
The joint statement described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "horrific" and emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive plans to transform any ceasefire into a lasting peace.
The leaders also affirmed their commitment to working with regional and international actors to support a long-term resolution that enhances security in the region.
The announcement comes one day after UN Secretary-General António Guterres sharply criticized the international community for failing to respond to the widespread famine in Gaza, calling it 'a moral outrage and a test of our collective conscience.'
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