Twenty-eight countries sign statement calling for end to Israel’s war on Gaza but won’t move to stop bilateral trade.

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.

In a statement, David Lammy said that while the announcement was “essential but long overdue,” more action was needed to meet the needs of people in Gaza.

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza to end a “humanitarian catastrophe," after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will become the first major Western power to recognize a Palestinian state.

Since Israel began its military campaign in Gaza after the 7 October attacks, significant public attention has focused on the issue of assistance provided by the UK. Much of the weaponry used in Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) strikes on the strip has been built or sold by Western nations.

Israel will coordinate airdrops of aid into Gaza from foreign countries in the coming days, an Israeli security official confirmed to ABC News.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday committed to increasing British aid efforts in Gaza and advocated for a peaceful two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.

The MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr has led a renewed call for a complete arms embargo on Israel. On 18 July, 57 parliamentarians including 52 MPs and several Welsh MPs, signed a letter by MP Steve Witherden renewing the call for the UK government to impose a complete arms embargo against Israel.

As starvation grips Gaza, more than 200 UK lawmakers urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state.

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are due to meet on Monday, after the PM has faced mounting calls to recognise a Palestinian state.