Countries urge Israel to lift Gaza aid restrictions for suffering Palestinians.

Several countries in the Middle East and Asia have urged Israel to allow immediate humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza amid winter storms, citing the vulnerability of nearly 1.9 million displaced Palestinians. The foreign ministers of Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkiye, Pakistan, and Indonesia emphasized the urgent need for essential supplies like tents, medical assistance, clean water, and fuel. Despite obligations under international law and a ceasefire agreement, Israel has restricted aid entry, leading to deteriorating conditions, collapsed buildings, and hypothermia deaths among Palestinians. The foreign ministers condemned Israel’s restrictions and recent ban on international NGOs, calling for sustained support and unrestricted access for humanitarian groups in Gaza and the West Bank.

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