EU Urges Israel to Lift Gaza Blockade as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

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The European Union on Tuesday called on Israel to immediately lift its blockade on Gaza, warning of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe as no aid has entered the enclave for more than two months.

In a joint statement, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, Commissioner for Crisis Management Dubravka Šuica, and Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid Hadja Lahbib expressed grave concern over the ongoing restrictions, noting that food supplies have run out and…