EU Urges Israel to Reopen All Gaza Crossings and Allow Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid
The European Union on November 14 urged Israel to reopen all Gaza border crossings and grant immediate, unimpeded access for aid groups to provide humanitarian relief in the territory. The statement was released by the office of Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
The EU expressed grave concern over the persistent and devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying severe flooding this week had further worsened living conditions for an already exhausted population. It said civilian infrastructure and medical facilities in Gaza must be protected, and that international law, including international humanitarian law, must be respected at all times.
The EU condemned the recent airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex, describing it as deeply alarming. The statement said military strikes have continued a year after the ceasefire was announced, while restrictions on access have contributed to shortages of essential supplies, including adequate shelter, medicines and medical equipment.
The bloc urged Israel to ensure sustained distribution of humanitarian assistance and early recovery support at scale and to enable the work of the United Nations and its agencies. It reaffirmed its commitment to the two-state solution, called for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and called on all actors to fully implement the provisions of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 without delay.
On the same day, hospital officials in Gaza said an Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians walking down a street in Jabaliya, on the northern edge of Gaza City. The director of Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Mohamed Abu Selmiya, said the casualties were taken to that hospital.
Related: Foreign ministers of 18 countries condemn Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis
Source: European Union
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Photo: 图：欧盟外交与安全政策高级代表卡拉斯。Aurore Martignoni／European Union 摄，CC BY 4.0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. By Aurore Martignoni / European Union, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
