Some of Israel’s closest allies have stepped up criticism of its restrictions on aid to Gaza, where doctors and aid organizations say people are dying of starvation.

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to prevent a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and of violating international law by denying aid.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to prevent a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and of violating international law by denying aid.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday condemned the Israeli government’s failure to prevent the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Carney said on his social media account X that Israel’s control of aid distribution must be replaced by a comprehensive provision of humanitarian assistance led by international organizations.

OTTAWA — Israel’s ambassador in Ottawa has issued a statement rejecting Canada’s “condemnation” of humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza.