The EU is calling on Israeli authorities not to impose logistical or registration obstacles on humanitarian partners delivering aid to Gaza, a European Commission spokesperson has said.
During the commission’s midday press briefing, Eva Hrncirova referred to the recent flotilla incident in June, when participants were detained and the cargo was seized, arguing that such actions did not alleviate the humanitarian situation.
“What we try to do is to persuade the Israeli authorities not to impose obstacles and not to impose any logistical issues or registration issues to our humanitarian partners. We try to increase the number of trucks that are getting into Gaza, and we mainly try to stop the suffering of people in Gaza,” Hrncirova said.
On the flotilla issue, EU spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Anouar El Anouni said that states are responsible for protecting their citizens.
“The EU urges the parties and the international community to make all efforts to finally bring this terrible conflict to an end through an immediate and permanent ceasefire,” he said.
