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Borrell: Israel's decision to bring aid into Gaza is insufficient to prevent famine

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Friday that Israel's decision to open some crossings for the entry of humanitarian aid is insufficient.


This came in a post on the “X” platform, commenting on Israel’s agreement to temporarily allow the delivery of humanitarian aid through the port of Ashdod and the “Erez” crossing (Beit Hanoun), and to increase Jordanian aid through the “Kerem Shalom” crossing.


The European official described the Israeli decision as a result of widespread condemnation from the international community and pressure after the killing of World Central Kitchen employees in the central Gaza Strip last Monday.


The Israeli army targeted an air strike on the “International Kitchen” convoy in the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, killing 7 people holding the nationalities of Australia, Poland, Britain, the United States, Canada and Palestine.


Borrell stressed that the border crossings that will be opened are not enough to prevent famine in Gaza.

He stated that Security Council Resolution No. 2728, which aims to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza, must be implemented.


The President of the European Union Council, Charles Michel, also confirmed in a statement on Friday that the Israeli decision regarding the entry of aid into Gaza is not sufficient.


This comes after the "War Cabinet" agreed to temporarily allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza through the port of Ashdod and the "Erez" crossing, and will also allow an increase in Jordanian aid through the "Kerem Shalom" crossing.

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Borrell: Israel's decision to bring aid into Gaza is insufficient to prevent famine

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