EU Statement on Gaza: Flooding and Winter Deepen Crisis, Israel Urged to Reopen All Crossings
The Council of the European Union published a statement on November 14, 2026, in which the High Representative, on behalf of the EU, reiterated grave concern over the persistent and devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying severe flooding and winter conditions are further aggravating the living conditions of an already exhausted population.
The statement said that a year after the ceasefire was announced, military strikes continue and shortages of essential items, including suitable shelter, medicine and medical equipment, persist because of access restrictions. It called the recent airstrike on Nasser Hospital deeply alarming and underlined that international law, including international humanitarian law, must be respected at all times, including the protection of civilians, civilian infrastructure and medical personnel and facilities.
The EU urged Israel to allow immediate, unimpeded access and sustained distribution of humanitarian assistance and early recovery support at scale, and to reopen all Gaza border crossings, enabling the work of the UN, its agencies and humanitarian organisations. The EU reaffirmed its commitment to the two-state solution and called on all actors to fully implement UN Security Council resolution 2803 without delay. (Source: Council of the European Union)
Source: Council of the European Union
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