Australia, Canada, Italy and the UK urge Israel to allow aid into Gaza
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Australia, Canada, Italy and the United Kingdom urged Israel to allow immediate, unimpeded humanitarian aid into Gaza. Their foreign ministers said 150,000 tents and other essential supplies were being held at the border as floods left many Palestinians without shelter.Key Facts
- The four countries’ foreign ministers called on Israel to allow aid to move throughout Gaza without delay.
- The joint statement said 150,000 tents and other vital supplies were being held at the border.
- Heavy rain this month flooded or swept away tents and left many people without shelter.
- The United Nations says more than 1.9 million people have been displaced in Gaza.
- The Global Shelter Cluster estimated that Gaza needs at least 1.7 million mattresses and 121,000 tents for the cold, rainy season.
- The European Union also urged Israel to allow aid into Gaza and reopen all border crossings.
- The joint statement called on all parties to implement a 2025 plan that called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- An Israeli air strike on Nasser Hospital on Thursday killed six Palestinians.
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