EU calls for ‘immediate pauses’, establishment of humanitarian corridors in Gaza

Brussels, The Gulf Observer: The EU joined calls for “immediate pauses” in hostilities and establishment of humanitarian corridors in Gaza.

“The EU is gravely concerned about the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza,” the bloc said in a statement, adding it “joins calls for immediate pauses in hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors, including through increased capacity at border crossings and through a dedicated maritime route, so that humanitarian aid can safely reach the population of Gaza.”

It called for “continued, rapid, safe and unhindered” humanitarian access and aid to reach those in need through any necessary means.

Regarding the Israeli attacks against hospitals in Gaza, the statement said: “The EU emphasizes that international humanitarian law stipulates that hospitals, medical supplies and civilians inside hospitals must be protected.”

It also said that most urgent medical supplies should be delivered to hospitals and that patients who require urgent medical care need to be evacuated safely.