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Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
EU parliamentary group leaders demand end to Gaza aid blockade
The leaders of several political groups in the European Parliament on Saturday called on Israel to allow the immediate resumption of aid supplies into the Gaza Strip. 'We call for immediate action by the Israeli authorities, in cooperation with the United Nations and humanitarian organisations, to secure unrestricted access to essential humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian population in Gaza,' read the statement. It was issued by Manfred Weber of the conservative European People's Party (EPP), Iratxe García of the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), Valérie Hayer of Renew Europe, Terry Reintke and Bas Eickhout of the Greens/European Free Alliance, and Martin Schirdewan of the Left. 'We call for immediate and effective international action to ease the intolerable humanitarian crisis in Gaza against the backdrop of the blockade enacted by the Israeli government that prevents humanitarian aid from reaching the civilian population living in inhumane conditions,' the statement continued. The signatories also condemned 'any act of politicization or militarisation of humanitarian aid.' At the same time, they called for proactive diplomatic efforts by the EU to achieve a lasting ceasefire and reaffirm the European Parliament's commitment to a two-state solution. For more than two months, the Israeli military has barred aid supplies from entering the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation has reached catastrophic proportions. There is a lack of food, drinking water, medicine and everyday necessities, prompting international aid organizations to urgently warn of a growing famine. (DPA)
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
EU parliamentary group leaders demand end to Gaza aid blockade
The leaders of several political groups in the European Parliament on Saturday called on Israel to allow the immediate resumption of aid supplies into the Gaza Strip. "We call for immediate action by the Israeli authorities, in cooperation with the United Nations and humanitarian organisations, to secure unrestricted access to essential humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian population in Gaza," read the statement. It was issued by Manfred Weber of the conservative European People's Party (EPP), Iratxe García of the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), Valérie Hayer of Renew Europe, Terry Reintke and Bas Eickhout of the Greens/European Free Alliance, and Martin Schirdewan of the Left. "We call for immediate and effective international action to ease the intolerable humanitarian crisis in Gaza against the backdrop of the blockade enacted by the Israeli government that prevents humanitarian aid from reaching the civilian population living in inhumane conditions," the statement continued. The signatories also condemned "any act of politicization or militarisation of humanitarian aid." At the same time, they called for proactive diplomatic efforts by the EU to achieve a lasting ceasefire and reaffirm the European Parliament's commitment to a two-state solution. For more than two months, the Israeli military has barred aid supplies from entering the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation has reached catastrophic proportions. There is a lack of food, drinking water, medicine and everyday necessities, prompting international aid organizations to urgently warn of a growing famine.
Egypt Independent
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Assistant FM: Egypt stands firm against forced displacement of Palestinians
Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Khaled al-Bakly reaffirmed Egypt's firm stance against forced displacement of Palestinians from their land, reiterating Egypt's continued support of Palestinians in Gaza. During a meeting with an EU Parliament delegation led by MEP Iratxe García, el-Baqly stated that 70% of aid entering Gaza through Rafah comes from Egyptian civil society. He stressed the need to apply international law equally in handling conflicts and welcomed continued dialogue with the EU. Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister Wael Badawy highlighted burdens Egypt endure as a result of hosting over 10 million migrants and refugees and providing them with services despite economic pressures. He called for global responsibility-sharing to sustain Egypt's efforts. The EU delegation acknowledged Egypt's role in humanitarian aid and refugee integration. They stressed the importance of cooperation in skill mobility programs to support development. After the meeting, they visited the Rafah border crossing and Arish Hospital, where they met Palestinian patients. They also toured a relief storage facility for Gaza aid.
