RT @UNLazzarini: #BREAKING 🛑:
We are pausing the delivery of aid through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into #Gaza.
The road out of this crossing has not been safe for months.
On 16 November, a large convoy of aid trucks was stolen by armed gangs.
Yesterday, we tried to bring in a few food trucks on the same route. They were all taken.
This difficult decision comes at a time hunger is rapidly deepening.
The delivery of humanitarian aid must never be dangerous or turn into an ordeal.
In #Gaza, the humanitarian operation has become unnecessarily impossible due to:
- The ongoing siege,
- Hurdles from Israeli authorities,
- Political decisions to restrict the amounts of aid,
- Lack of safety on aid routes and
- Targeting of local police.
All of the above led to a breakdown in law and order.
The responsibility of protection of aid workers + supplies is with the State of Israel as the occupying power.
They must ensure aid flows into Gaza safely & must refrain from attacks on humanitarian workers.
I call once again for a #ceasefire that would also secure the delivery of safe & uninterrupted aid to people in need.
State of Palestine
Palestine Under Attack on Telegram by @PalestineUnderAttackTelegram
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme
We are pausing the delivery of aid through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into #Gaza.
The road out of this crossing has not been safe for months.
On 16 November, a large convoy of aid trucks was stolen by armed gangs.
Yesterday, we tried to bring in a few food trucks on the same route. They were all taken.
This difficult decision comes at a time hunger is rapidly deepening.
The delivery of humanitarian aid must never be dangerous or turn into an ordeal.
In #Gaza, the humanitarian operation has become unnecessarily impossible due to:
- The ongoing siege,
- Hurdles from Israeli authorities,
- Political decisions to restrict the amounts of aid,
- Lack of safety on aid routes and
- Targeting of local police.
All of the above led to a breakdown in law and order.
The responsibility of protection of aid workers + supplies is with the State of Israel as the occupying power.
They must ensure aid flows into Gaza safely & must refrain from attacks on humanitarian workers.
I call once again for a #ceasefire that would also secure the delivery of safe & uninterrupted aid to people in need.
State of Palestine
Palestine Under Attack on Telegram by @PalestineUnderAttackTelegram
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme