UK Foreign Secretary and Minister for Development, David Lammy, expressed deep concern over the dire situation in Gaza, stressing the urgent need for Israel to lift its blockade that has prevented the delivery of aid and electricity to the region, Wafa reports.

In a statement shared on X, Lammy revealed that he had discussed the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza with Martin Griffiths, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator.

Lammy emphasised the importance of supporting the life-saving work of the United Nations and its mandate to assist Palestinian civilians in need.

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