"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza to end a “humanitarian catastrophe," after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will become the first major Western power to recognize a Palestinian state.

France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.