France Steps Up: Humanitarian Aid Flights to Gaza

In a concerted effort to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has announced that France is dispatching four flights laden with 10 tonnes of essential aid from Jordan.

Barrot described the aid as an emergency measure, stressing that it remains "insufficient" given the "revolting" conditions on the ground. His comments, made during an interview with broadcaster franceinfo, highlight the urgent need for international support.

Amid alarming reports from a global hunger monitoring organization, the situation in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly. The monitor indicates a brewing famine scenario with soaring malnutrition rates, particularly affecting children under five, as humanitarian channels face significant impediments.

(With inputs from agencies.)