ONGOING SLAUGHTER DISGUISED AS HUMANITARIAN AID IN GAZA
Over 130 leading and widely respected international aid organisations have made repeated calls for the grotesque Israeli military-controlled aid scheme (the bizarrely called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – an Israeli and US scheme) be replaced by existing UN-led humanitarian agencies.
The Israel government has consistently blocked the delivery of aid by the UN and other established, independent, dedicated aid agencies.
This so-called aid scheme set up by the Israeli government summons starving Palestinians into a death trap; with hundreds deliberately killed and thousands wounded by Israeli military forces and contractors.
Aid should never be militarised especially by an occupying army.
The NZ government has called this out along with many similar countries, but much stronger action is required in the name of humanity and under international law. New Zealand may be a small country but it should still do more.
Real action is long overdue and should include:
- Delivery of aid by real humanitarian agencies such as the UN
- Closure of the GHF
- An immediate and permanent ceasefire
- Full recognition for the Palestinian state
- Sanctions and a boycott of Israel
An attempt should also be made to invoke Chapter Seven of the UN Charter to ensure aid is delivered to the people of Gaza without obstruction by Israel. Chapter Seven provides a mechanism for enforcement action, including the use of force, if deemed necessary.
ONGOING SLAUGHTER DISGUISED AS HUMANITARIAN AID IN GAZA
Over 130 leading and widely respected international aid organisations have made repeated calls for the grotesque Israeli military-controlled aid scheme (the bizarrely called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – an Israeli and US scheme) be replaced by existing UN-led humanitarian agencies.
The Israel government has consistently blocked the delivery of aid by the UN and other established, independent, dedicated aid agencies.
This so-called aid scheme set up by the Israeli government summons starving Palestinians into a death trap; with hundreds deliberately killed and thousands wounded by Israeli military forces and contractors.
Aid should never be militarised especially by an occupying army.
The NZ government has called this out along with many similar countries, but much stronger action is required in the name of humanity and under international law. New Zealand may be a small country but it should still do more.
Real action is long overdue and should include:
- Delivery of aid by real humanitarian agencies such as the UN
- Closure of the GHF
- An immediate and permanent ceasefire
- Full recognition for the Palestinian state
- Sanctions and a boycott of Israel
An attempt should also be made to invoke Chapter Seven of the UN Charter to ensure aid is delivered to the people of Gaza without obstruction by Israel. Chapter Seven provides a mechanism for enforcement action, including the use of force, if deemed necessary.