A group of leading humanitarian organisations have made an urgent call for the halt of arms transfers to Israel and armed Palestinian groups, in light of the desperate situation in Gaza. Sixteen organisations have signed a joint statement to United Nations member states demanding they stop weapons sales to Israel to avoid further catastrophe and loss of life in Gaza. The group – which includes Amnesty International, War Child, Save the Children and Oxfam – have asked nations to stop sending weapons, related equipment, parts, and ammunition to actors in the Gaza war. During an online media brie…