A coalition of almost 200 respected British writers has urged governments and citizens worldwide to impose a complete trade embargo on Israel until unrestricted humanitarian aid can reach Gaza. Their joint appeal, reported by The Guardian, condemns Israel’s ongoing blockade, which has plunged Gaza into a deepening humanitarian crisis. The writers stress that continued economic relations while Gaza’s civilians face starvation amount to complicity in the suffering.

The statement highlights mounting UN warnings of famine within Gaza’s besieged population, where over a million people struggle to secure basic food supplies. Restrictions imposed by Israel continue to block vital relief efforts, exacerbating the desperation faced by Palestinians trapped under siege.

The authors argue that a trade halt is not only justified but necessary to pressure Israel into ending its unlawful blockade. They frame this call as a demand for respect of international law and fundamental human rights, access to food, medical care, and dignity for Gaza’s people who endure relentless hardship.