Leaders of the 27 European Union member states have called for an end to hostilities in the Gaza Strip to find a solution to the serious humanitarian crisis facing more than two million people there. writes about this New York Times (NYT).
In the European Council statement, which came a few hours after the Israeli army sent tanks to the region, it was stated that state leaders would work “to protect civilians, provide aid and facilitate access to food, water, medical care, fuel and shelter.”
There is a serious need for aid, especially fuel, in Gaza, where resources are strained due to the Israeli blockade. UNRWA, the UN’s aid agency for Palestinian refugees, said it had begun to significantly reduce its activities in the Gaza Strip after fuel supplies nearly ran out.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that 12 truckloads of aid arrived in Gaza in the last 24 hours, which was “not enough.”
The attack by Israeli forces on October 26 was at least the second ground attack on the Gaza Strip since Hamas attacked Israel.
According to an investigation by the New York Times, while the details of the invasion are insufficient, the video published by the Israeli army shows its tanks opening fire on the Gaza Strip, right next to the northern border near the Mediterranean.
According to the publication, it is not yet clear if and when Israel will launch a ground attack on the Gaza Strip. In a recent televised speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not disclose details about the extent of a possible invasion, but promised that Israel would respond to the attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7.
U.S. officials said the United States asked Israel to delay the ground offensive for a few days to give more time to protect American troops at bases in the region. The Biden administration is also trying to buy more time for hostage negotiations and ensure more aid reaches Gaza.
At the same time, Israel is constantly bombing the Gaza Strip from the air and has carried out more than 250 attacks in the last day. Israel says it is targeting Hamas targets, but Palestinians accuse Israel of indiscriminately killing civilians. Managed by the Gaza Ministry of Health reportedHe said more than 7,000 people died. According to the release notes, these figures cannot be confirmed.
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