The lifting of the exclusion of Gauze They ask the Israel European countries participating in Its Security Council UN, Among them Greece, in their joint statement.
‘Humanitarian aid can never be used as a political tool or military tactic’ emphasize Greece, United Kingdom, Denmark, France and Slovenia In the statement issued by Britain’s permanent representative to the United Nations. The five countries are calling for Israeli lifting the exclusion and full access of the UN and humanitarian organizations to save lives.
Its European countries Security Council, who called for today’s extraordinary meeting of the body on the situation in Gaza, they reiterated the request for immediate release of the rest of the hostages that are brutally held by Hamas. “The Security Council has been consistent and clear: Hamas can have no role in the future of Gaza or threaten Israel again,” they say.
Condemn Israel to exclude humanitarian aid
However, the European Country Countries denounce its exclusion humanitarian aid to Gauze for over two months, referring to unacceptable energy.
At the same time, they report their disagreement with Israel’s plans to extend military operations to Gauze, but also with every effort to attach territories. “It would be unacceptable and a violation of international law. The Palestinian territories should not be shrinking, nor to suffer any demographic alteration, “they say.
“Palestinian civilians face famine”
The joint statement also refers to the humanitarian crisis. ‘The World food program (WFP) informed us that it has no food stocks anymore. The Palestinian civilians, Among them children are now facing famine, “they say, warning that no longer directly lifting the exclusion of aid, Palestinians are in danger of death.
“Humanitarian aid can never be used as a political tool or military tactics,” they emphasize and call the Israel facilitate the passage of humanitarian aid.
Two messages to Israel
The five countries send two clear messages to the Israeli government: ‘Removal of exclusion now and full access to UN and of their humanitarian organizations to save lives. ”
At the same time, they express their anger over the “murder of its employees Crescent her Palestine and the blow to the UN premises on March 19th. Humanitarian aid workers and UN facilities must be protected.
We call it Israel To complete and publicize the findings of his investigation into the incident in the UN building complex and take tangible steps so that this will never be repeated again. ”
Immediate ceasefire
‘The only way to end the drama of both of the Palestinian as well as Israeli It is the immediate return to a ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the re -launch of two states.
This is the only way to lasting peace and security for Israeli and Palestinians, and we welcome her initiative France and her Saudi Arabia To convene an international conference on the solution of two states in New York in June, ”they conclude.
In detail the statement:
The United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Greece and Slovenia have called for today’s UN Security Council meeting on the Gaza situation.
First of all, we welcome the liberation of Edhan Alexander yesterday and repeat our request for the immediate release of all the rest of the hostages that are brutally held by Hamas for more than 18 months. Their martyrdom must end. Since the October 7 terrorist attack, the Security Council has been consistent and clear: Hamas can have no role in the future of Gaza, nor threaten Israel again.
Israel has now fully ruled out humanitarian aid entry into Gaza for more than two months. The use of exclusion as a “average pressure” is unacceptable.
Last week, the Israeli Council of Ministers approved plans to expand military operations in Gaza. We are strongly opposed to both these measures, which will only intensify the suffering of the Palestinian population, without serving the long -term interests of peace and security in the region, nor the safe return of hostages.
Any attempt to attach Gaza territories by Israel would be unacceptable and violated international law. The Palestinian territories should not be shrinking, nor to suffer any demographic alteration.
In the humanitarian part, the World Food Program (WFP) informed us that it has no food stocks anymore. The Palestinian civilians, including children, are now facing famine.
Just yesterday, the analysis of the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) concluded that the entire Gaza population is in a critical phase of food insecurity and at immediate risk of famine.
Without the immediate removal of excluding help, more and more Palestinians are in danger of dying – deaths that could easily be avoided.
Humanitarian aid can never be used as a political tool or military tactic.
We are also deeply concerned about the proposals for the creation of a new mechanism for delivery of aid, which the UN has already described as incompatible with the humanitarian authorities.
International law requires Israel to allow and facilitate the safe, rapid and seamless passage of humanitarian aid and to ensure the provision of basic services for all Gaza civilians.
These obligations apply to all armed conflicts worldwide.
Gaza is no exception.
We have two clear messages to the Israeli government:
Removing the exclusion now and full access of the UN and humanitarian organizations to save lives.
Any humanitarian aid distribution model must be independent, impartial and neutral, in accordance with international humanitarian law and the relevant principles.
We cannot support any model that sets political or military targets over the needs of civilians or undermining the ability of the UN and its partners to operate independently.
We are also outraged by the murder of Palestinian Red Crescent workers and the blow to the UN facilities on March 19th. Humanitarian aid workers and UN facilities must be protected.
We call on Israel to complete and publicize the findings of its research on the incident in the UN building complex and take tangible steps so that this will never be repeated again.
At least 418 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict.
This means 418 victims more than the international community can accept.
We call on Israel to investigate all incidents with transparency, to clearly inform accountability measures, and to restore an effective strike avoidance system to non -military targets.
The only way to end the drama of both the Palestinians and the Israelis is the immediate return of a ceasefire, the liberation of all hostages, and the re -launch of two states.
This is the only way to constant peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians, and we welcome the initiative of France and Saudi Arabia to convene an international conference for the solution of two states in New York in New York.