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Starmer suggests UK will play role in new Gaza aid air drops

On Saturday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlined plans for the UK to collaborate with Jordan in delivering supplies by air to Gaza and facilitating the medical evacuation of children, as Israel permits these drops for the first time in months following Jordan’s request.
This initiative follows a backdrop of widespread devastation and starvation in Gaza, amid halted US-led peace talks accusing Hamas of lacking ceasefire intentions and calls for lifting the siege from UN officials.
Starmer conducted urgent discussions with the leaders of France and Germany, agreeing to collaborate closely with regional allies to establish strong measures aimed at turning a critical ceasefire into a durable peace.
UK officials indicated that the aid will primarily include food and milk formula, while the head of UNRWA cautioned that relying solely on airdrops is costly, ineffective, and may inadvertently endanger starving civilians, emphasizing the need for political determination to resolve the crisis.
The aid efforts and diplomatic coordination signal a continued international focus on alleviating Gaza's humanitarian crisis and seeking a long-term political solution, though the UK has yet to commit to formally recognizing Palestinian statehood.

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