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PARIS, April 23 (KUNA) -- The United Kingdom, France and Germany demanded from the Israeli occupation on Wednesday to end the aid blockade on the Gaza Strip, noting that the blockade led to hunger, spread of diseases and death.
The three countries said in a joint statement by its foreign ministers that the Israeli occupation's blocked the aid Gaza Strip since more than 50 days where the aid has been sold or to be sold soon.
They called on the Israeli occupation to stop this blockade and to immediately resume the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza without obstacles, in order to meet the needs of all civilians.
The statement pointed out that during the recent ceasefire, the UN network and international NGOs were able to provide aid on a wide scale.
From this standpoint, the statement said that the Israeli occupation occupation's decision to prevent aid from entering Gaza was "unacceptable" and that the recent statements made by Minister Israeli occupation Katz, in which humanitarian aid was exploited and the Israeli occupation occupation's plan to remain in Gaza after the war was presented, are also "unacceptable."
The three countries confirmed that this harms "the prospects for peace and that humanitarian aid must never be used for political purposes, nor should Palestinian territory be reduced or subjected to any forced demographic change."
The statement clarified that the Israeli occupation was obligated under international law to allow the free passage of humanitarian aid.
It also added that humanitarian workers must be able to provide assistance to those in dire need "regardless of the parties to the conflict and in accordance with their humanitarian principles," calling on Israeli occupation to ensure that the UN and humanitarian organizations have unobstructed access to all areas of Gaza so they can operate safely.
The ministers expressed their outrage at the recent strikes carried out by the Israeli occupation armed forces against humanitarian organization staff, as well as their infrastructure, buildings, and medical equipment.
They emphasized that Israeli occupation must do more to protect civilians, infrastructure, and humanitarian workers, including reinstating conflict prevention mechanisms and allowing the free movement of humanitarian personnel in Gaza.
They also called on Israeli occupation to ensure that its military operations "do not cause any harm to health facilities or their workers," stressing that this must allow for the urgent medical needs of the population to be met and enable patients and the wounded to temporarily leave the Gaza Strip to receive treatment.
The ministers urged all parties to reach a ceasefire, stating that it is "essential," and called to immediately release all remaining hostages, who are enduring severe suffering.
In this context, they called on the international community to work towards achieving a two-state solution, which they described as the only path to lasting peace and security in the region. (end)
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