UK Leads 50 Nations in Demanding Humanitarian Changes in Gaza
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The United Kingdom is leading an initiative with about 50 countries to issue a joint declaration with eight demands for Israel concerning the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The demands focus on increasing aid access, ensuring the safety of aid workers, and allowing media access. Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized the move, accusing the UK of ignoring Hamas's role and urging focus on disarming the terror group instead.
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- Around 50 nations are expected to sign a UK-led declaration demanding humanitarian improvements in Gaza.
- The declaration includes eight specific demands for Israel regarding aid access and safety.
- Signatories will pledge increased humanitarian aid and support for Gaza's healthcare system.
- Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized the initiative, blaming Hamas for the crisis.
- The move is a continuation of the UK's "Gaza: Call to Action" initiative from September.
The United Kingdom is spearheading a new diplomatic initiative, aiming to rally approximately 50 countries to sign a joint declaration that will increase international pressure on Israel regarding the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The proposed declaration, a condensed version of the "Gaza: Call to Action" initiative launched in September, includes eight specific demands directed at the Israeli government.
These demands focus on improving humanitarian access to Gaza. They call for Israel to expand the operation of border crossings, ease passage through humanitarian corridors from Jordan and Egypt, and remove "bureaucratic delays" hindering aid delivery, including essential dual-use equipment. The declaration also urges Israel to permit the transfer of patients from Gaza for treatment in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Furthermore, the signatory nations will commit to increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza, particularly shelter, water, sanitation, and medical supplies, in anticipation of winter. They will also pledge support for rebuilding Gaza's healthcare system through the Palestinian Authority and international partners, with the stated goal of advancing a two-state solution. The continued operation of UNRWA is also emphasized as crucial for basic services.
The declaration also demands that Israel ensure the safety of aid workers and medical personnel, launching transparent criminal investigations into attacks against them. Additionally, it calls for allowing free entry for journalists and senior international delegations into Gaza, asserting their presence would help clarify the situation on the ground.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, strongly criticized the UK's move, stating the Labour government has forgotten about Hamas. He argued that the international community repeatedly blames Israel while ignoring Hamas's responsibility for the situation in Gaza. Danon asserted that instead of issuing demands to Israel, the focus should be on disarming Hamas and preventing its resurgence, as Hamas holds Gazans hostage and obstructs a better future for them.
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