UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Wednesday, "Israel must ensure civilians are protected and ensure routes are open to allow life-saving aid through" into Gaza Strip. In a statement, Lammy added that along with France and Algeria the UK called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council today to address this issue. The humanitarian situation in northern Gaza is dire, with access to basic services worsening and the UN reporting that barely any food has entered in the last two weeks, he added. "Along with our international partners, we continue to call for an immediate ceasefire to allow more humanitarian aid to get in and get the remaining hostages out," he added. Source: Kuwait News Agency