Nebenzia said about the ongoing humanitarian blockade of the Gaza Strip by Israel
The humanitarian blockade of the Gaza Strip, despite some Israeli concessions, in fact, continues to operate. This was stated by Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, at a Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East.
He stressed that the blockade imposed on March 2 continues to cause suffering to both the Palestinian population and the remaining hostages. According to the diplomat, last week Israel allowed the import of 400 trucks with humanitarian aid, but this is clearly not enough, the needs remain extremely high.
"Before the blockade began, at least 600 trucks per day were needed to stabilize the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Now the situation is much more catastrophic: food is running out, most of the stocks of medicines and medical supplies have run out, and there is an acute shortage of fuel to ensure the operation of basic infrastructure. People are in despair," Nebenzia said, his words are quoted on the organization's official website.
He also noted that humanitarian organizations working in the sector confirm their readiness and ability to provide the population with everything they need if Israel lifts restrictions on the delivery and distribution of aid.
On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected claims that the residents of the Gaza Strip are suffering from hunger and that Israel is allegedly applying a policy of deliberate starvation.
Despite estimates by the United Nations and other international organizations that the region is on the verge of famine, Netanyahu insists that "thousands and thousands of prisoners have taken off their shirts, and you won't see a single emaciated one — not one — from the beginning of the war to the present."
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