Australia, Canada, Italy and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement demanding that Israel permit the immediate entry of 150,000 tents and essential aid into Gaza. The top diplomats warned that freezing winter temperatures have taken hold in the besieged territory.
Recent flooding triggered by the first winter storm has severely worsened civilian suffering. Border restrictions continue to block desperately needed shelter and relief supplies.
The ministers stated that the crisis is entirely reversible before harsher weather arrives. They called on Israel to open border crossings and grant entry to dual-use items required for humanitarian operations and early recovery before it is too late.
Heavy rains have flooded temporary shelters across Gaza, exposing displaced families to the cold. The top diplomats said the humanitarian situation on the ground is dire.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that flooding affected more than 200,000 Palestinians. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization warned that 950,000 displaced people currently live in flood-prone areas.
The diplomats called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and uphold international humanitarian law. They urged the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan for Gaza so assistance reaches vulnerable populations.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that Israeli ceasefire violations since October 10, 2025, have killed 1,643 Palestinians.
This brings the total death toll since October 2023 to more than 74,000 Palestinians killed, with 90 percent of infrastructure destroyed.
