German Minister Calls on Israel to Allow Urgent Humanitarian Aid into Gaza
(MENAFN) Germany’s development minister called on Israel on Tuesday to immediately facilitate the delivery of vital humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, warning that severe rainfall is further worsening the territory’s already critical living conditions.
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza has long been unbearable,” Reem Alabali Radovan said in a written statement. “Strong rainfall and cold weather are further dramatically intensifying the already catastrophic living conditions,” she warned, noting that numerous tents have been inundated.
She said food reserves are extremely limited and are also deteriorating because of damp conditions and inadequate storage, leading to spoilage and mold. Floodwaters are also carrying untreated wastewater into streets, raising concerns about the spread of disease.
“The people of Gaza are in urgent need of comprehensive aid,” Radovan said. “The Israeli government must immediately allow the necessary supplies to enter Gaza,” she stressed.
“Food, shelter, materials for repairs, medicine, and fuel for heating are desperately needed—and they save lives,” she added.
Heavy downpours that started late last week triggered extensive flooding throughout Gaza, damaging thousands of shelters and depleting available supplies of tents, tarpaulins and blankets inside the enclave, according to UN officials.
More than 150,000 tents are still waiting to enter Gaza. The UN has stressed the need for Israeli authorization to bring in emergency relief and shelter supplies, drainage equipment and heavy machinery for people affected by the flooding.
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza has long been unbearable,” Reem Alabali Radovan said in a written statement. “Strong rainfall and cold weather are further dramatically intensifying the already catastrophic living conditions,” she warned, noting that numerous tents have been inundated.
She said food reserves are extremely limited and are also deteriorating because of damp conditions and inadequate storage, leading to spoilage and mold. Floodwaters are also carrying untreated wastewater into streets, raising concerns about the spread of disease.
“The people of Gaza are in urgent need of comprehensive aid,” Radovan said. “The Israeli government must immediately allow the necessary supplies to enter Gaza,” she stressed.
“Food, shelter, materials for repairs, medicine, and fuel for heating are desperately needed—and they save lives,” she added.
Heavy downpours that started late last week triggered extensive flooding throughout Gaza, damaging thousands of shelters and depleting available supplies of tents, tarpaulins and blankets inside the enclave, according to UN officials.
More than 150,000 tents are still waiting to enter Gaza. The UN has stressed the need for Israeli authorization to bring in emergency relief and shelter supplies, drainage equipment and heavy machinery for people affected by the flooding.
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