Amsterdam, May 20 (RHC)-- A statement signed by foreign ministries of nearly two dozen countries shows a shift in Europe's stance on Gaza.  The statement, which demands that Israel allow “full resumption” of aid into Gaza, was signed by 22 nations, including European ministers, but also Canada, Australia and some Baltic states.

They are rejecting outright so-called "new model" that Israel has introduced to distribute aid into Gaza through what it says will be points controlled by U.S. mercenaries and the Israeli military in Israeli-occupied territory.

The foreign ministers say this is completely unacceptable because humanitarian aid should never be politicised and should be equal and accessible for everyone.  The ministers are demanding that Israel enable aid to go into Gaza and allow humanitarian agencies to work independently and impartially.

This is coming ahead of a very important foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels, where the EU will discuss its position on Gaza.

Political observers say that we are seeing a shift in positions after one and a half years of ongoing bombardment on Gaza, with this blockade on food leading to a public outcry.