London, Thanasis Gavos

Statement on Gaza Strip the UK Foreign Secretary issued David Lammyspeaking of a “dire humanitarian situation” and announcing a request for an emergency meeting of the Security Council.

He notes that access to basic services is deteriorating and that United Nations they report that little food has entered the area in the past two weeks.

“Israel must ensure that civilians are protected and ensure that corridors are open to allow the passage of life-saving aid. Together with our French and Algerian counterparts they have called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to deal with this issue,” added Mr Lamy.

He reminded that as long as the conflict lasts, all sides are bound by international humanitarian law.

He added that because of concerns about this, the UK has suspended arms export licenses to Israel, without this changing “unwavering” British support for its security. Israel.

“Along with our international partners we continue to call for an immediate ceasefire to allow more humanitarian aid to pass through and the remaining hostages to leave,” David Lammy’s statement concluded.