The European Union expresses its concern
This Saturday, the European Union condemned Israel’s restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. In a statement, the High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security of the EU, Josep Borrell, expressed his concern about the actions of the Israeli army and called for an impartial international investigation to clarify their responsibilities
Responsibility for the incident
According to Borrell, the responsibility for this incident lies in the restrictions imposed by the Israeli army and the obstructions by violent extremists to the arrival of humanitarian aid. These restrictions have led to hunger, disease and a level of desperation that leads to violence
EU urges Israel to cooperate
The European Union urges Israel to cooperate fully with UN agencies and other humanitarian actors in the humanitarian response. It also calls on Israel to allow free, unimpeded and safe access across all borders. In addition, the EU calls on Israel to restore a minimum of order and security in Gaza in order to preserve a humanitarian space
The EU calls for an urgent halt to hostilities
The European Union reiterates its request to the UN Security Council to demand an urgent halt to hostilities. It also highlights the need to establish a complete, fast and secure humanitarian corridor for the massive entry of basic goods needed by the civilian population of Gaza
EU warns about aid shipments by air
The European Union considers that humanitarian aid shipments by air should be solutions of last resort, as they have a minimal impact and may pose a risk to civilians. In this regard, the EU calls on Israel and other actors to cooperate fully with UN agencies and other humanitarian actors in the humanitarian response
The EU calls for an immediate humanitarian pause
The European Union emphasizes the need for an immediate humanitarian pause to allow a large-scale arrival of humanitarian aid and the protection of Gaza’s civilians. The EU High Representative insists on the importance of establishing a lasting ceasefire to preserve the lives and well-being of the civilian population
