Harris urges Israel to take more steps to ensure flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza
ANKARA (AA) – Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday called on Israel to take more steps to ensure flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
“The UN reports that no food has entered northern Gaza in nearly 2 weeks. Israel must urgently do more to facilitate the flow of aid to those in need,” Harris said on X.
“International humanitarian law must be respected,” she added.
Harris’s statement followed the warning by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) that escalating violence in northern Gaza is having a “disastrous” impact on food security for thousands of Palestinian families.
“The main crossings into the north have been closed and no food aid has entered since Oct. 1,” said WFP in a statement.
“Food distribution points, as well as kitchens and bakeries in North Gaza, have been forced to shut down due to airstrikes, military ground operations and evacuation orders,” WFP noted.
Israel has continued its war on Gaza despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire. It has killed more than 42,200 people, mostly women and children.
The Israeli onslaught has displaced almost the entire population of the Gaza Strip.
Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.
Have Your Say!
Have you been affected by the issues raised in this story? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@soundvision.com.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a Muslim Network TV’s representative. You can also get in touch in the following ways:
Tweet: @MuslimNetworkTV
We must take charge of our narrative. Research indicates that 92% of their Muslim coverage is negative. Help us change that.
