United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has described the announced ten-hour daily pause in Israeli attacks on Gaza as 'insufficient', stating that the measure offers only limited relief to the suffering population.
In a formal statement, Lammy said that a few hours of respite are not enough to meet the essential needs of those enduring extreme hardship. He emphasised the urgent need to accelerate humanitarian access over the coming hours and days.
Lammy called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza to bring the conflict to an end. He underscored the importance of securing the release of hostages and ensuring the unobstructed delivery of aid through land routes.
While acknowledging that aerial aid may provide some degree of relief, he stressed that a sustainable solution depends on the continuous delivery of assistance by ground.
The foreign secretary appealed to the international community to prioritise the humanitarian needs of Gaza’s population and to take concrete steps towards resolving the conflict.
