The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire despite Israel's efforts to improve the delivery of humanitarian aid, a European Commission spokesperson said on Thursday. Israel has made some efforts towards improving the delivery of humanitarian aid to the population in Gaza,

The UK is preparing to parachute aid into Gaza to help ease starvation among Palestinian civilians, including children, which has provoked global horror.Diplomatic sources told The i Paper that work is under way between Britain and international allies to start dropping aid from aeroplanes after Israel said deliveries can start on Friday.

In a statement signed by 111 organizations, the groups warned that mass starvation was spreading across the enclave even as tons of food, clean water, medical supplies and other items sit untouched just outside Gaza.

Health authorities say Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 21 people. More than half of those killed late Tuesday and early Wednesday reportedly were women and children.