The reports cannot be independently verified due to media and international observers being barred from Gaza, but the Red Cross has warned of an “unrelenting tide of injuries” threatening to overwhelm the last operational field hospital in the area.
This follows the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, Kaja Kallas, announcing a deal with Israeli authorities to ensure Palestinians could access aid amidst fears of famine, water shortages, and the disintegration of the healthcare system.
“This deal means more crossings open, aid and food trucks entering Gaza, repair of vital infrastructure, and protection of aid workers. We count on Israel to implement every measure agreed,” the former Estonian prime minister declared on Thursday, stating that humanitarian supplies would begin flowing within days.
The European Commission did not immediately comment on the latest developments.
Top diplomats from EU member states will discuss on Tuesday whether to impose penalties on Israel amidst growing pressure to take action to end the bloodshed. An options paper, first obtained by POLITICO, reveals Kallas will ask foreign ministers if there is sufficient support to scale back cooperation with Israel on trade and other key areas.
Last month, a review by the bloc’s foreign service concluded “there are indications that Israel would be in breach of its human rights obligations” under the terms of an EU-Israel association agreement.
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