53 Nations Urge Israel to Open Gaza Border Crossings

A coalition of 53 countries and organizations, led by the United Kingdom, Qatar, and Jordan, urged the Israeli government on November 12, 2026, to grant rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip. Delivering a joint statement at the UN, Sarah MacIntosh, the UK's permanent representative to the UN, demanded the opening of all available border crossings and land routes to deliver fuel, healthcare supplies, and dual-use items for shelter.

The coalition noted that the comprehensive peace plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 has not yet been realized. The group called for the restoration of medical referral pathways to hospitals in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, as well as transparent investigations into attacks on healthcare workers and increased access for international delegations and journalists.

Warning that Palestinians face hypothermia and waterborne diseases as winter begins, the signatories pledged support for winterization efforts. They further committed to rehabilitating health infrastructure in the region via the Palestinian National Authority.