Israel has made some efforts toward improving the delivery of humanitarian aid to the population in Gaza, but the situation remains dire, an European Commission spokesperson says.
He adds that the EU is currently assessing the situation and that all options remain on the table if Israel does not deliver on an agreement made with the EU earlier this month about improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
This agreement includes the substantial increase of daily trucks for food and non-food items to enter Gaza, the opening of several other crossing points in both the northern and southern areas, and the reopening of the Jordanian and Egyptian aid routes.
A senior Israeli official claimed earlier this week that while Israel came to “understandings” with the EU over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, it did not make any “formal agreement,” as Israel’s actions are determined by its cabinet decisions, not by external guarantees.
Nava Freiberg contributed to this report.
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