Tom Fletcher tells the BBC five aid trucks allowed into Gaza yesterday have not yet reached people on the ground.

Qatar, a key mediator for the war in Gaza, criticized Israel’s latest offensive against Hamas, saying it would prolong the conflict and worsen the humanitarian situation for Palestinians.

U.K., France and Canada condemn Israel's Gaza operations, urging a ceasefire and more aid. Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon defends actions and demands hostage release.

A UN humanitarian chief has said 14,000 babies in Gaza could die in the next 48 hours if lorries of aid do not reach communities in the Strip. Speaking to the BBC's Radio 4 Today programme, Tom Fletcher said thousands of trucks of aid were "ready to go", adding that the lorries contained "baby food and nutrition".

The prime minister said that while Israel plans to take “all” of Gaza, he had to prevent mass starvation there for “practical and diplomatic reasons.”

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32% U.S. tariff, in a speech positioning Australia as a reliable partner to the region amid global aid cuts.

Tom Fletcher says five aid trucks allowed into Gaza yesterday have not yet reached people, as the UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel.

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