UK: Tel Aviv should lift blockade of Gaza Strip

Pars Today - The United Kingdom’s representative told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday that Israel must lift its restrictions on humanitarian assistance to Gaza, ensure civilian protection, and fully comply with international humanitarian law.

Sally Langrish, condemning Israel’s blockade of Gaza, stated “It is unacceptable that Israel has blocked humanitarian support from entering Gaza for nearly two months, meaning that Palestinian civilians, including one million children, are facing starvation, disease, and death." Langrish emphasized the UK’s consistent call on Israel to allow humanitarian access and noted the UK’s suspension of certain arms export licenses to Israel in September 2024, citing the clear risk that certain military exports to Israel are using in violation of international humanitarian law./ IRNA

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