Four Nations Urge Israel to Open Gaza Crossings for Aid
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Foreign ministers from the UK, Australia, Canada, and Italy have jointly called on Israel to immediately remove restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza. They cited the worsening crisis due to winter and floods, with 150,000 tents delayed at the border. The nations urged Israel to open crossings, facilitate aid, and allow dual-use goods, while also calling for adherence to international law.
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- UK, Australia, Canada, and Italy's foreign ministers urged Israel to open Gaza crossings for aid.
- The ministers cited worsening winter conditions and recent floods exacerbating Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
- They stated 150,000 tents and other essential supplies are being held at the border.
- The countries called for removal of obstacles and entry of dual-use items for reconstruction.
- The statement also urged all parties to respect the ceasefire and international humanitarian law.
The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Italy have issued a joint statement calling on Israel to immediately lift restrictions on humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip. Published on November 15, the statement highlighted the dire situation of Gaza's residents as winter approaches, exacerbated by recent floods that have worsened the humanitarian crisis. According to the ministers, 150,000 tents and other essential supplies are being held up at the border crossings with Gaza. The four countries urged Israel to open the border crossings, remove obstacles to aid delivery, and permit the entry of dual-use items necessary for humanitarian operations and infrastructure reconstruction. The statement also called on all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and international humanitarian law.
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