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Archive photo · 1 December 2025Australia, Canada, Italy, UK Urge Israel To Allow 150,000 Tents Into Gaza
“‘harsh words’ from the government would do little and that Labor should instead take concrete action.”
“The four foreign ministries highlighted recent floods that have ‘brought further suffering’ to the people of Gaza”
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Australia, Canada, Italy and UK urge entry of 150,000 tents and aid into Gaza. Winter approaching worsens Gaza crisis, with floods adding to dire humanitarian conditions.
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Tents and aid blocked
Australia, Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom urged Israel to “stop the delays now” and permit the immediate entry of 150,000 tents and critical supplies into Gaza ahead of winter.
The foreign ministers said the humanitarian situation on the ground is dire as winter takes hold, and they warned that recent flooding from the first winter storm has compounded civilian suffering.
The ministers said border restrictions are blocking “desperately” needed shelter and relief materials, and they urged Israel to open border crossings and grant entry to dual-use items required for humanitarian operations and early recovery.
The Anadolu Ajansı report also cited Gaza's Health Ministry saying Israeli ceasefire violations since Oct. 10, 2025 have killed 1,643 Palestinians, bringing the toll since October 2023 to more than 74,000 killed, with 90% of infrastructure destroyed.
The Anadolu Ajansı report added that the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said flooding affected more than 200,000 Palestinians, while the World Health Organization warned that 950,000 displaced people live in flood-prone areas.
Joint statement and warnings
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the four diplomatic heads of mission described the humanitarian situation as dramatic and urged the Israeli government to cut delays and ensure immediate, rapid, and unobstructed access to assistance across the entire Palestinian territory. The ministers stated in the joint statement, “Border crossings must be opened and the entry of tent supplies must be allowed,” and they said about 150,000 tents and other essential items remain blocked at the border without authorization to enter the Gaza Strip. The joint statement warned that the damage occurred during the first storm of the winter season, and it said conditions could deteriorate in the coming weeks.
The ministers said the situation can still be reversed and that there is room to act before winter reaches its peak, while they stressed the need to open border crossings and allow the entry of shelters and other essential supplies. The ministers also urged all parties to implement the Gaza Peace Plan, respect the ceasefire, and comply with obligations under international humanitarian law, ensuring that aid reaches those in need.
Calls for action and consequences
The UK government posted a joint statement saying the foreign ministers “clearly note that with winter arriving in Gaza, the humanitarian situation on the ground is extremely dire.” The statement said “150,000 tents and other vital supplies” were stuck at the borders and their entry into Gaza was being blocked, and it urged the Israeli government to stop delays and allow aid to reach all parts of Gaza immediately and unobstructed. The statement also said dual-use materials necessary for humanitarian operations and early recovery must be allowed in before it is too late, and it called on all parties to implement the comprehensive Gaza sector plan, respect the ceasefire, fulfill obligations under international humanitarian law, and allow aid to reach those in need.
“International law demands action, not more empty words.”
The Guardian reported that Australia’s Greens leader and foreign affairs spokesperson David Shoebridge said “harsh words” from the government would do little and that Labor should instead take concrete action. The Guardian reported Shoebridge saying, “International law demands action, not more empty words,” while he argued that Palestinian families were struggling to keep their children warm in flood-soaked tents as Israel continued to obstruct humanitarian aid.