The Middle East has been transformed since 7 October, and almost two years on, the conflict in Gaza is at another inflection point.

LONDON (AP) — Britain threatened Tuesday to take further action against Israel if it does not agree to end the war in Gaza, a day after two dozen mostly European countries condemned Israel’s restrictions on aid shipments into the territory and the killings of hundreds of Palestinians trying to reach food.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -All options are on the table if Israel does not deliver on its pledges to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza, the European Union's top diplomat said on Tuesday. "The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible,

The World Health Organization says Israel's ground offensive has compromised its efforts to continue working, after its facilities were attacked.

President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “rectify” the matter, according to the White House.

The joint statement comes as Palestinians face worsening starvation, daily massacres at "aid sites" and the ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance.

In a joint statement the countries call for an end to the war and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

The head of the agency that helps oversee international aid deliveries to the territory had criticized the impact of Israeli policy on civilians.