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The President of the European Parliament ,Hans-Gert P?ttering at the EU Council session 11-10-2007
BRUSSELS, Oct 11, (KUNA) The European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution Thursday expressing deep concern about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and its possible grave consequences. The House calls on Israel to fulfilL its international obligations under the Geneva Conventions to guarantee the flow of humanitarian aid, humanitarian assistance and essential services, such as electricity and fuel, to the Gaza Strip.
The resolution calls for the lifting of the blockade of the Gaza Strip and urges Israel to ensure the movement of people and goods at Rafah, in compliance with the Agreement on Movement and Access and the EU Border Assistance Mission, as well as the movement of goods at Karni.
The EP calls on the EU Council, the EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the European Commission to face up to their full responsibility on the implementation of this Agreement.
It calls on Israel to guarantee the flow of financial assets to the Gaza Strip, which has been suspended since 25 September 2007, and considers that the lack of access to any financial assets has a serious impact on the economic, social and daily life of the Palestinian people. (end) nk.ajs KUNA 111753 Oct 07NNNN