EU commissioner says Gaza aid must flow without restrictions
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- EU crisis commissioner calls for unrestricted flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
- She cites continued killings, blocked convoys, and mounting winter needs.
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said Monday that humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip “must flow like a flood, not drop by drop”, criticizing restrictions imposed by ‘Israel’ on the entry of assistance.
Lahbib made the remarks while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels, where the situation in Gaza and access for aid agencies were discussed.
- Aid blocked despite ceasefire -
Lahbib said Palestinians continue to be killed daily despite the ceasefire agreement, underscoring the urgency of allowing large-scale humanitarian relief into the besieged enclave.
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She noted that during a visit to Egypt two weeks ago, ‘Israel’ denied her entry into Gaza, despite her intention to assess conditions on the ground. She also pointed to the continued holding of hundreds of aid trucks at the Rafah border crossing.
“I was not allowed to enter Gaza”, Lahbib said, adding that convoys carrying food, medical supplies, and other essentials remain stalled for prolonged periods.
Obstacles facing relief workers
The EU commissioner stressed that humanitarian organizations face extensive administrative and security obstacles when attempting to deliver aid into Gaza.
She warned that needs are intensifying with the onset of winter, particularly for shelter, heating, food, and medical care, as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians remain displaced.
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“The needs in Gaza are enormous and growing”, Lahbib said. “Aid must flow like a flood, not drop by drop”.
