The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, on Tuesday described as “destructive” the situation of Palestinian families who remain in the Gaza Strip as the bombardment of the area by Israeli forces continues.
Griffiths, who is visiting Israel This is exactly what is at stake with the Israeli and Palestinian authorities: discussing the current open war in the region and figuring out how to achieve it increased humanitarian aid To help the people of the Gaza Strip, he said he had the opportunity to speak on the phone with some of these families affected by the attacks.
“I had the sad privilege of speaking to several families in Gaza on the phone. “What they have endured since October 7 is beyond devastating,” he said in a message she shared through him that she does not want to die.
The head of the UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs noted that his request was addressed to the conflicting parties: “Rescue hostages, protect civilians.” wherever they are, enable the rapid, safe and appropriate delivery of humanitarian assistance and respect international humanitarian law.”
Griffiths’ visit comes just days after Israeli authorities announced they would refuse to grant visas to United Nations representatives. Following recent statements by the Organization’s Secretary General, António Guterresque, last week said that the “terrible” attacks from Hamas have not come. out of nowhere.”
Griffiths himself recently alluded to the occupied Palestinian territories, suggesting that “Palestinian and Israeli civilians have suffered too much.”
(With information from Europa Press)
Source: La Neta Neta
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