Christina Markus Lassen, the permanent representative of Denmark to the UN, says they have observed a series of “deeply concerning” developments in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports.

“No humanitarian aid has been allowed into Gaza for almost two months due to the complete humanitarian blockade imposed by Israel, cutting two million people [off] from basic assistance,” she said at an open UN Security Council debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”.

“We condemn any attacks against humanitarian workers, medical staff and healthcare facilities.”

On behalf of Norway, Stine Renate Haheim, state secretary to the minister of international development, said her country was “extremely concerned about the lack of access to critical aid and basic goods in Gaza”.

“Israel has an obligation under international law to provide or otherwise allow access to life-saving assistance for the civilian population and ensure that humanitarian principles are upheld,” she said.

“We condemn all attacks on humanitarian workers. It is crucial that those who risk their lives to save others and to carry out humanitarian work are protected.”