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EU gravely concerned by Gaza humanitarian situation
17-11-2009
The European Union has expressed its deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and urged that prompt and concrete measures be taken to solve the humanitarian crisis and to allow for reconstruction and economic recovery.
In a statement issued by the Swedish Presidency, the EU notes with concern “that the situation on the ground has not improved since January 2009” and it reiterates its calls for an “immediate and unconditional opening of crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza”. It also urges Israel to “facilitate the transfer of material and financial resources into Gaza for the implementation of the UN Pilot Projects”.
Fully recognising Israel’s legitimate security needs, the European Union continues to call for a “complete stop to all violence, including a sustained halt of rocket attacks at Israel and an effective mechanism to prevent arms and ammunition smuggling into the Gaza strip”. The EU also continues to call on those holding the abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit to release him without delay.
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