51 Countries, Including India, Urge Israel to Ensure Uninterrupted Aid to Gaza
Bhopal:
Amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the growing impact of winter, 51 United Nations member states, including India, have urged Israel to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of relief supplies to the territory. The countries called on the Israeli government to accelerate humanitarian assistance to all parts of Gaza and open all available border crossings to facilitate the flow of essential supplies.
The joint statement, led by Jordan, Qatar and the United Kingdom, was presented on Thursday by Britain's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sarah MacIntosh. It called for the delivery of essential items, including shelter materials, fuel, clean drinking water, sanitation supplies and medical assistance. The statement warned that shortages of these necessities could further deteriorate public health conditions in Gaza.
India supported the initiative through its Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Yojna Patel. India's Permanent Mission stressed the need for safe, continuous and unhindered humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza, particularly women and children, during the winter season. It also underlined the importance of protecting civilians and respecting international humanitarian law.
The joint statement further called for the smooth operation of humanitarian corridors through Egypt and Jordan. It urged that critically ill and injured Palestinians be allowed access to medical treatment at hospitals in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
The countries also called for the protection of healthcare workers, hospitals and humanitarian personnel, along with transparent investigations into attacks against them. They further urged that international delegations and journalists be granted access to Gaza to assess and report on the humanitarian situation.
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