France, Germany and UK are calling on Israel to ensure the 'unhindered' delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza, warning against using aid as a 'political tool.' Israel responded by stating that there is plenty of aid in Gaza and that Hamas often uses it to rebuild its terrorist infrastructure. The European countries argue that a halt on goods and supplies entering Gaza would violate international humanitarian law and that humanitarian aid should never be contingent on a ceasefire or used as a political tool. The Foreign Ministry of Israel claims that there is no shortage of essential products in Gaza and that much of the aid is being exploited by Hamas to rebuild militarily. Israel accepted a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal, which Hamas has rejected.