Britain, France and Germany are calling for an immediate end Israel's war in Gaza after dozens of people were killed over a 24-hour period in the territory.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has once again spoken by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and urged the Israeli leader to do whatever he can to alleviate the terrible humanitarian situation in Gaza.

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Israel to immediately alleviate the “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis in Gaza as European governments harden their positions.

The leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza to end a “humanitarian catastrophe.".

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The meeting follows one Sunday between Trump and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, when they announced a trade deal between the U.S. and the EU.