British Palestinians Demand UK Action as Gaza Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis Amid Food Blockade

June 5, 2025
British Palestinians Demand UK Action as Gaza Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis Amid Food Blockade
  • Ali Mousa, another British Palestinian from Manchester, expressed deep concern for his sister Hind, a teacher in Gaza, reflecting the helplessness felt by families with loved ones in conflict zones.

  • British Palestinians in the UK are calling on their government to take stronger action against Israel due to the dire humanitarian crisis affecting their family members in Gaza, where many are facing starvation.

  • Wafaa Shamallakh, a British Palestinian, highlighted her family's desperate living conditions in Gaza, where they reside in tents without basic necessities like electricity and water, and rely on dangerous scavenging for food.

  • On June 4, 2025, an Israeli and US-backed organization halted food deliveries in Gaza following violence that resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties, exacerbating the already critical situation.

  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the situation in Gaza as 'utterly intolerable,' emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid and a return to a ceasefire.

  • At a press conference on June 5, 2025, British Palestinians urged the UK government to pressure Israel into allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza and to abandon the 2030 roadmap for UK-Israel relations.

  • Since March 2025, Israel has maintained a blockade on the Gaza Strip, severely restricting access to food and humanitarian aid, further worsening the crisis.

  • The group is demanding comprehensive economic and diplomatic sanctions on Israel, an end to military cooperation, and a complete two-way arms embargo.

  • Israeli military actions have been reported near food distribution sites, with claims of civilian casualties attributed to Hamas's presence in populated areas.

  • Shamallakh's family members are experiencing severe malnutrition, often sharing minimal food such as bread and lentil soup, highlighting the dire conditions they face.

  • The ongoing humanitarian crisis has prompted calls for the UK to take a more active role in addressing the situation and ensuring aid reaches those in need.

  • The halt in food deliveries has raised concerns about the well-being of those in Gaza, who are already struggling with limited access to essential resources.

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