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JEDDAH, Dec 31 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Dr. Mohammad Al-Isa strongly denounced the Israeli occupation for barring dozens of non-government aid agencies from providing a lifeline for civilian citizens in Gaza Strip.
"This shameful action represents a flagrant violation of international humanitarian laws and norms and worsens the disastrous humanitarian situation in the war-ravaged Strip," Dr. Al-Isa said in a press release on Wednesday.
He urged the international community to shoulder their responsibilities for forcing the Israeli occupation government into respecting the international humanitarian law, lifting all restrictions on humanitarian action and ensuring immediate delivery of sufficient aid to Gaza residents.
He also called for ensuring the safety of all civilians and aid workers in the besieged territory.
Earlier this week, the Israeli occupation authorities announced that they would be suspending all humanitarian action by international aid agencies, including Doctors Without Borders, in Gaza Strip as from January 1, 2026. (end)
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