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Gaza one year on: European Union and its Member States should take decisive diplomatic action to ensure the protection of civilians, uphold International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access in Gaza. The time to act is now!

Today marks one year since the attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians, leading to the abduction and killing of hundreds of hostages – many of whom remain unaccounted for. Following the attack, Israel's ongoing retaliatory action in Gaza, and more recently Lebanon, has led to the killing of over 40,000 people, and the displacement of more than 2 million, as well as the destruction of most health facilities and enormous barriers for aid delivery. Humanitarian need remains sky-high and must be addressed as a matter of urgency. Last year, we asked authors to respond to the humanitarian situation in Gaza and Israel, and invite you to read their important contributions today: https://lnkd.in/eH5w2mRt #CeasefireNow #Gaza #Lebanon #Israel

🌍 The #UnitedNations, which holds the responsibility of providing humanitarian aid, protecting people, and offering support to all nations without bias or discrimination, is facing a major challenge in Gaza. A total of 97 UN aid trucks were looted, yet the UN claims it has no information or details regarding the responsible party. 🚨 In a surprising turn, a reporter asked: Reporter: “You don’t know who looted those 97 UN trucks in Gaza?” The UN responded: “We don’t ask questions in situations like this, especially when an armed group is involved in looting.” 🤔 How can the UN ignore such a significant incident? Where is the transparency and accountability in protecting the humanitarian aid that should reach those in dire need? #UN #Gaza #HumanitarianAid #Accountability #Transparency #HumanRights #Conflict #Palestine António Guterres Tirana Hassan

How can we do more to help civilians in Gaza and respond to the dramatic situation? The needs are enormous. Famine looms. Humanitarian space is shrinking. Exchange with international NGOs on the sidelines of the European Humanitarian Forum. #EHF2024

🇺🇳🇮🇱 The call for accountability has never been more urgent. As highlighted by a top UN Humanitarian Official, the lack of consequences for the killing of humanitarian aid workers in Gaza is a grave injustice. This impunity not only undermines the rule of law but also perpetuates a cycle of violence and suffering. ⚖️📜 There is widespread demand for a more aggressive approach to hold those responsible accountable. The international community, including bodies like the UN, ICC, and Human Rights Watch, must intensify their efforts to ensure justice for the victims and their families. Let us not turn a blind eye to these atrocities. Stand up for human rights and the protection of those who risk their lives to provide humanitarian aid. It's time to act and ensure that justice prevails. #palestine #gaza #unitednations

UNRWA has been a lifeline for millions of Palestinian refugees in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and neighboring countries, offering humanitarian aid, education & shelter. As the occupying power #Israel has a legal obligation to ensure the basic needs of Palestinians in #Gaza and the West Bank, and to uphold their human rights. By impeding UNRWA’s operations, Israel is violating International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s orders for it to take immediate measures to protect Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip from the risk of genocide, including by ensuring sufficient humanitarian assistance & facilitating basic services. The Israeli government must urgently revoke legislation violating its obligations, stop the relentless smear campaign against UNRWA and take urgent action to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of Palestinians

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