Gaza condemns ‘Israeli’ raid on Handala aid ship as ‘blatant violation’ of international law

The Government Media Office in Gaza strongly condemned the ‘Israeli’ military's storming of the Handala aid ship in international waters, calling it a “blatant violation of international law and maritime rules.”

In a statement, the office accused ‘Israel’ of acting as an outlaw power, targeting every humanitarian effort aimed at supporting more than 2.4 million Palestinians suffering under siege and famine in Gaza.

The statement placed full responsibility for the safety of the activists on the occupying forces, while expressing deep appreciation for those on board the Handala who attempted to break the blockade and show solidarity with Gaza.

It urged the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organizations to take urgent and firm action against what it called an act of aggression, and to ensure international protection for humanitarian convoys trying to relieve Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.