The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has called on Israel to immediately stop killing civilians at aid distribution points in Gaza. Kallas emphasized that the killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible and urged Israeli authorities to take immediate action to protect civilians. This statement follows a recent deal between the EU and Israel aimed at increasing aid access to Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.
Kallas’s appeal comes in the wake of reports indicating that over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while trying to access food aid in Gaza since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation began operations in May. The EU has expressed concern over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and has laid out potential actions against Israel if it fails to meet its commitments.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed Kallas’s sentiments, stating that civilians cannot be targets and that the images from Gaza are unbearable. The EU has also condemned attacks on World Health Organization facilities in Gaza, emphasizing that such premises must be protected.
The situation highlights the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and for measures to be taken to ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need. The EU’s stance underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing humanitarian crises and promoting respect for international law.
