By NNN-KUNA,
Brussels : EU Commisisoner for External Relations Benita Ferrero-Waldner has expressed her “profound concern” over the consequences on the Gazan population of the complete closure of all Gaza crossings for deliveries of fuel and basic humanitarian assistance by Israel.
“I call on Israel to reopen the crossings for humanitarian and commercial flows, in particular food and medicines. Facilitation of fuel deliveries for the Gaza power plant should be resumed immediately,” she said in a statement here Friday.
“International law requires the provision of access to essential services such as electricity and clean water to the civilian population. Recent infringements of the calm agreed in June must not lead to a renewed cycle of violence. I call on all parties to exercise restraint,” added Ferrero-Waldner.
On Thursday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said it had no more food to distribute in the Gaza Strip because of the Israeli blockade.