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EU Urges Israel to Open Gaza Crossings Amid Humanitarian Crisis
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The European Union has voiced grave concern over Gaza's humanitarian crisis, worsened by recent flooding, and urged Israel to reopen all border crossings for aid. Israel's Foreign Ministry countered that the EU statement ignores Hamas's role in exploiting aid and mistreating Gazans. The IDF stated that adequate winter supplies are entering Gaza, but Hamas hinders rehabilitation efforts. The Trump administration's Board of Peace also called for increased aid entry following the severe flooding.
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- The EU expressed grave concern over Gaza's humanitarian crisis and called on Israel to reopen border crossings for aid.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry accused the EU of an unbalanced statement that rewards Hamas and ignores its actions.
- The IDF stated that Hamas is the main obstacle to Gaza's rehabilitation and exploits humanitarian aid.
- Thousands of tents and winter supplies have entered Gaza recently, according to the IDF.
- The Trump administration's Board of Peace also urged Israel to facilitate winter aid into Gaza.
- Recent flooding in Gaza damaged tents and left families without dry shelter, with Hamas estimating $3 million in damage.
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