New York:A coalition of 53 countries and organizations, including Turkey, has called on Israel to allow swift and unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip. The appeal was made on Thursday, emphasizing the urgency of providing aid to the region.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Sarah MacIntosh, the UK's permanent representative to the United Nations, presented the statement on behalf of the signatories of the Gaza Call to Action on Humanitarian Access and Health. The initiative is spearheaded by the UK, Qatar, and Jordan.

MacIntosh highlighted that the comprehensive peace plan, endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, mandates the immediate provision of full humanitarian assistance to Gaza, as agreed upon on January 19, 2025. However, this has not yet been implemented. She stressed that despite the ceasefire in October 2025, many residents in Gaza face inadequate shelter and exposure to winter-related health risks.

In light of the recent elections in Israel, MacIntosh urged the incoming government to facilitate humanitarian access throughout Gaza and to reopen medical pathways to hospitals in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. She also called for transparent investigations into attacks on healthcare and humanitarian workers and requested that international delegations and journalists be allowed access to Gaza.

The coalition of countries pledged their support for relief efforts, particularly for winter preparations, which include providing essential supplies such as shelter, water, sanitation, and health resources to alleviate suffering and mitigate public health risks in Gaza.