“This sea corridor can and must be part of a continuous effort to increase the flow of humanitarian aid and commercial goods to Gaza through all possible routes,” the joint statement said, among other things.
The joint statement of the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and the United Kingdom in favor of the activation of a sea corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza:
“Gaza is facing a dire humanitarian situation as innocent Palestinian families and children are in desperate need of basic necessities. That is why today the European Commission, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, the Republic of Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States announce our intention to open a sea corridor for the delivery of necessary additional humanitarian aid supplies by sea.
Cyprus’ leadership role in the creation of the Amalthia initiative—which provides a mechanism for the safe delivery of aid from Cyprus to Gaza by sea—was instrumental in making this joint effort to open a sea corridor possible. Together, our nations intend to leverage this model to provide significant additional assistance by sea, in coordination with the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Ms. Sigrid Kaag, who is in charge of the facility, coordinating, monitoring and verifying the flow of aid to Gaza under UN Security Council Resolution 2720. The UAE’s special efforts to mobilize support for the initiative will result in the first shipment of food by sea to the people of Gaza.
Cyprus will soon convene senior officials to discuss how this sea channel of support for those in need can be expedited, in addition to land and air routes, including from Egypt and Jordan. The United States announced an emergency mission led by the US military to establish a temporary pier in Gaza, in coordination with humanitarian partners and other countries, to enable the delivery of significant amounts of aid by sea. These efforts will be closely coordinated with the Government of Israel.
Direct delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea will be complex, and our nations will continue to evaluate and adjust their efforts to ensure the most effective delivery of aid possible. This sea corridor can and should be part of a continuous effort to increase the flow of humanitarian aid and commercial goods to Gaza through all possible routes. We will continue to work with Israel to expand overland deliveries, insisting that it facilitate more routes and open additional crossing points to deliver more aid to more people. We affirm that the protection of civilian life is a basic element of international humanitarian law that must be respected. We must all do more together to ensure that help gets to those who desperately need it.”
Lena Flitzani
Source :Skai
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