Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry discussed on Friday 17/5/2024 the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip with the UN Chief Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kach.

During a phone call, Shoukry and Kach discussed the dangers of military operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah, and the related Israeli control over the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing.

The two officials stressed the need to provide safe conditions for humanitarian aid to enter from the Rafah crossing, and to end military operations in the vicinity of the crossing.

They also confirmed the need to provide a safe environment for humanitarian workers to receive and distribute humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

Shoukry stressed the need for Israel to comply with its obligations as the occupying power, by opening all crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip and achieving full, safe, and unhindered access to humanitarian and relief aid into the Gaza Strip.

Source: State Info
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