According to the UN, Israeli authorities required the UN trucks to offload their supplies on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, which is located on the border with southern Gaza. UN teams inside Gaza were unable to collect the aid on Tuesday after waiting several hours for the Israeli green light to access the holding area.

U.K., France and Canada condemn Israel's Gaza operations, urging a ceasefire and more aid. Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon defends actions and demands hostage release.

Pressure from close allies is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of supplies into Gaza. Even the United States has voiced concerns over the hunger crisis.

The European Union on Tuesday said it would to review its trade cooperation deal with Israel over alleged human rights abuses brought about by the Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza. In London,