UK among 27 countries to demand press given immediate access to Gaza

<p>Germany, Australia and Ukraine also sign statement calling on Israel to end block on international media access</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/aug/21/israel-gaza-city-middle-east-palestinians-latest-live-news-updates">Middle East crisis – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The UK is among more than 20 countries demanding that Israel immediately give international journalists access to Gaza to allow them to cover the “unfolding humanitarian catastrophe” in the war zone.</p><p>In a major escalation of pressure on Israel, 27 countries have signed a joint statement calling for it to end its block on press access and for protection for journalists operating in Gaza.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/aug/21/uk-among-26-countries-to-demand-press-given-immediate-access-to-gaza">Continue reading...</a>