UN experts urges safe passage for Freedom Flotilla carrying Gaza aid – Middle East Monitor

UN experts have called for the protection of a Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship that departed from Italy with essential supplies for Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for aid in the region. The experts condemned Israel’s blockade on Gaza and asserted that it is a legal right for Palestinians to receive aid via their territorial waters, urging Israel to respect international law regarding navigation. They highlighted the dire humanitarian crisis, with over 54,500 Palestinians killed since October 2023, and urged the UN General Assembly to take action to prevent starvation and genocide in Gaza.

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