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The international community once again witnesses the flagrant violation of human rights and international law by the Israeli apartheid government, as it continues to deny essential aid to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, subjecting them to deliberate starvation, bombing, and forced displacement, HE Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe has said.
The Envoy said Gaza has been under complete siege for the past two months, with Israel’s highest court shamefully endorsing the blockade, rejecting multiple appeals to allow aid into the region.
HE Almassri said the appalling policy has led to a staggering 527% increase in prices, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and pushing the already vulnerable population to the brink of catastrophe.
The closure of crossings and the prevention of the entry of food, water, medicine, medical supplies, and fuel into the Gaza Strip is a blatant example of a systematic campaign of starvation, a weapon of war and collective punishment, targeting all aspects of life in the region. The killing of aid workers and the ban on UNRWA’s operations in Gaza and the West Bank are stark reminders of Israel’s intention to commit a silent genocide,” he said.
The Ambassador condemned the heinous policy, emphasizing that the denial of aid is a deliberate act of collective punishment, designed to break the spirit and will of the Palestinian people. He said the international community cannot remain silent in the face of such atrocities, and urged it to take immediate action to address the crisis.
“The State of Palestine demands that all crossings be opened permanently and without restrictions, allowing the free flow of goods, aid, and humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip and reject the aid distribution mechanisms proposed by Israel, which are designed to further entrench their occupation and control over the Palestinian people.
“Denying aid to the Palestinian people is a deliberate act of starvation, used as a weapon to punish and subjugate an entire population. This is a flagrant violation of human rights, international humanitarian law, and the principles of humanity. The international community must take immediate action to hold Israel accountable for its actions and to ensure that the Palestinian people have access to the necessities of life, including food, water, and medical care,” Ambassador Almassri added.
