EU Urges Israel to Allow Aid into Gaza Amid Devastating Floods
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
The European Union called on Israel to immediately allow unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza for flood victims and to reopen all border crossings. Devastating floods have submerged tents and killed five people, including three children. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stressed Israel's obligation to facilitate aid and adhere to international law, also noting concern over a recent strike on Nasser Hospital.
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- The EU urged Israel to immediately allow unimpeded aid into Gaza for flood victims.
- Severe floods in Gaza have submerged thousands of tents and killed five people, including three children.
- The EU called for the reopening of all border crossings into Gaza.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stressed Israel's adherence to international law.
- Kallas also expressed concern over a recent Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital.
The European Union on Saturday urged Israel to immediately and unimpeded allow humanitarian aid and early recovery support into the Gaza Strip for those affected by severe floods. The bloc called for the reopening of all border crossings into Gaza to ensure aid distribution.
Heavy rains since late last week have submerged thousands of displaced persons' tents, killed five people including three children, according to Palestinian civil defense and hospitals. The EU stated that the intense flooding exacerbates the already dire living conditions for Gaza's population, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that Israel must facilitate the work of UN agencies and humanitarian organizations, including NGOs, and fulfill its obligations under international law, particularly international humanitarian and human rights law. Kallas also expressed grave concern over a recent airstrike on Nasser Hospital.
Palestinian health sources reported that at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Thursday, including six at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. This marked the highest death toll since Israeli elections late last month.
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