European Union urges occupation to allow aid into Gaza amid floods

The European Union on Saturday urged Israel to allow the immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid and early recovery support into Gaza, amid severe floods that have submerged tens of thousands of displaced persons' tents and killed five people, including three children.

The European Union on Saturday urged Israel to allow the immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid and early recovery support into the Gaza Strip, amid severe floods that have hit the area. This came in a statement by the EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, who stressed that Israel must facilitate the work of the United Nations, its agencies, and humanitarian organizations, and fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The statement noted that the floods are further deteriorating the living conditions of a population already exhausted, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Kallas also expressed deep concern over the recent airstrike on Nasser Hospital, which resulted in at least 11 deaths and dozens of injuries on Thursday, according to Palestinian health sources.