Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK Labour Party, has condemned Israel’s recent military actions in Gaza as "appalling, counterproductive and intolerable,” following a series of attacks that resulted in numerous civilian casualties.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while facing mounting pressure from both lawmakers and aid organizations after dozens of individuals were killed at food distribution points during the recent violence.

The Prime Minister addressed Parliament on Wednesday, revealing that the UK government is considering imposing sanctions against members of the Israeli government.

However, there has been resistance to calls for a comprehensive ban on arms sales to Israel or immediate recognition of Palestine as a state.

Starmer's comments followed tragic incidents where several attacks targeting food distribution sites led to significant loss of life and injuries.

According to aid organizations, conditions in Gaza have reached dire levels, with many civilians lacking basic necessities amid ongoing hostilities.

Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), described the situation in Gaza as "worse than hell on earth," calling attention to the acute humanitarian crisis.

In response to these developments, British charities have escalated their appeals for immediate humanitarian and political intervention.

Oxfam UK has stated that the situation in Gaza has deteriorated to an "unimaginable level of inhumanity," asserting a stark contrast between public outrage and the perceived complacency of political leaders regarding the ongoing violence.

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer commented on Wednesday that should Israel continue its military offensive and restrictions on humanitarian aid, the UK would implement further actions.

In Parliament, MPs expressed frustration over the government's perceived inadequacy in responding to the crisis, with many demanding stronger measures including sanctions and recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Starmer emphasized the need for a ceasefire, the urgent release of Palestinian hostages, and increased humanitarian aid flows into Gaza, depicting the circumstances there as untenable.

The political discourse remains fraught, with numerous MPs from both Labour and Conservative parties pressing for decisive actions from the government.

On a broader scale, the UN has heavily criticized Israel's military strategy in recent months, labeling the targeting of civilians and food access points as unacceptable and indicative of deliberate choices that have harmed a civilian population of two million people.

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the alarming nature of the violence directed at Palestinians trying to access food aid, referring to it as the outcome of systematic deprivation of basic needs.

The UN has consistently called for unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza, lamenting the minimal amount of aid allowed entry amidst a broader blockade that has lasted for over two months.

Falconer reiterated the appalling nature of mass casualty incidents involving civilians at aid distribution centers, calling for independent investigations into these occurrences.

This comes amidst increased scrutiny of Israel's military tactics and the efficacy of its newly implemented aid delivery models, which have faced widespread criticism as being ineffective or dangerously inadequate.

The situation remains fluid with varying political positions and intense public scrutiny surrounding the UK's response to the conflict, as well as Israel's military operations in Gaza, reinforcing fears that the humanitarian crisis may escalate further.