UKNoticeOfficial ✓June 18, 2026· GOV.UK
We urge Israel to immediately remove unjustifiable restrictions on humanitarian access: UK statement at the UN Security Council
What happened
Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, delivered a statement at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East. The statement urged Israel to instantly remove restrictions on humanitarian access that are not justifiable.
Why it matters
This statement highlights the UK's concern about humanitarian aid in the Middle East. It officially communicates the UK's position to a global body like the UN Security Council.
Who it affects
- ›Israel
- ›People requiring humanitarian aid in the Middle East
- ›UK diplomatic staff
Receipts
The receipts are official. The summary is ours.
Read on GOV.UK ↗Summaries are generated from the official text and may simplify or omit nuance. The official document is the source of truth.
More from UK
UKNoticeOfficial ✓
£750 million package to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and boost air defenceGOV.UK·Jun 18, 2026
UKNoticeOfficial ✓
New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take offGOV.UK·Jun 18, 2026
UKNoticeOfficial ✓
Ambition to end era of ‘outsourcing by default’ as government looks to bring cleaners and security staff in-houseGOV.UK·Jun 18, 2026