The International Committee of the Red Cross called on Friday for the "rapid, unimpeded and impartial delivery" of humanitarian aid across Gaza, saying that the level of suffering inflicted on civilians in the territory is "abhorrent."

The UK, France and Germany have called for an end to the war in Gaza and for Israel to "immediately lift restrictions on the flow of aid" into the area.

Amid fears of mass starvation, leaders of the three nations are demanding that Israel allow unrestricted aid into the area.