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While calling for the opening of crossing points, the French foreign minister, Catherine Colonna said, “Those who want to leave Gaza must be able to do so.”
The UN has repeatedly warned of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where Israel has declared a “complete siege”, cutting off basic supplies to the territory’s 2.4 million people.
According to the United Nations, a million people have been displaced inside Gaza, where Colonna said “civilians must be protected and their essential needs met”.
Colonna also said the United Nations should be allowed to deliver food and other basic necessities to the displaced populations in southern Gaza.
The UN has repeatedly warned of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where Israel has declared a “complete siege”, cutting off basic supplies to the territory’s 2.4 million people.
According to the United Nations, a million people have been displaced inside Gaza, where Colonna said “civilians must be protected and their essential needs met”.
Colonna also said the United Nations should be allowed to deliver food and other basic necessities to the displaced populations in southern Gaza.
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French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has urged Israel to abide by international humanitarian law and ensure the safety of civilians.
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