UK Condemns Denial of Aid to Gaza Civilians in UN Security Council Statement
London, October 29, 2024: The United Kingdom has strongly condemned the denial of life-saving aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “unjustifiable violation of international law.”
The condemnation came in a statement delivered by UK Ambassador to the UN Security Council, Barbara Woodward, during a closed-door meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
“There is absolutely no justification for depriving civilians in Gaza of the basic necessities they need to survive,” Woodward said. “This includes food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter.”
Ambassador Woodward went on to highlight the particularly vulnerable situation of children and women in Gaza, who are among the most affected by the aid blockade.
“Children in Gaza are being denied their right to health, education, and a decent life,” she said. “Women are disproportionately impacted by poverty, gender-based violence, and the lack of access to essential services.”
The UK statement comes amidst ongoing efforts by the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. However, these efforts have been repeatedly obstructed by the authorities in control of the territory.
Ambassador Woodward called on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and allow unhindered access for aid workers and supplies.
“The people of Gaza have a right to live in peace and dignity,” she said. “Denying them access to life-saving aid is a violation of that right.”
The UK statement was supported by other members of the Security Council, including the United States and France. However, it was opposed by Russia and China, who accused the UK of “politicizing” the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Despite the opposition, Ambassador Woodward reiterated the UK’s commitment to working with all parties to ensure that civilians in Gaza have access to the aid they desperately need.
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