Sweden: Sweden on Thursday denounced using starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza, calling it a war crime. "Using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare constitutes a war crime. Life-saving humanitarian aid must never be politicized or militarized," Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said.

According to Anadolu Agency, Stenergard reiterated the "urgent" need for food, water, and medicine to reach the enclave's "severely affected" population living under "inhumane conditions." She emphasized the evidence suggesting that Israel might not be fulfilling its obligations under international humanitarian law, noting that it would ultimately be up to the courts to decide on these matters.

Stenergard further affirmed that Sweden had increased its support to organizations striving to provide aid, such as the UN World Food Program, UNICEF, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. She also addressed the Swedish broadcaster SVT Nyheter, revealing that Sweden had sent a letter to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, urging sanctions on individual Israeli Cabinet ministers.

"We are doing this to put further pressure on the Israeli government. We are one of the world's largest donors of humanitarian aid, but we are incredibly frustrated that the aid is not coming in and that every day we see terrible images of, not least, children suffering in Gaza," Stenergard stated. She highlighted that there is increasing frustration against Israel within the European Council compared to a few weeks ago, although achieving unanimity to apply further pressure remains challenging.