An international official calls on Israel to lift the closure and an apology to civilians in Gaza

In a statement issued today, Thursday, Fletcher added that the Israeli authorities made a deliberate decision two months ago to prevent the arrival of all aid to Gaza, “And stop our efforts to save the survivors from its military attack.”He added that Israeli officials confirmed that this policy aims to pressure Hamas.

The UN official added: “Yes, the hostages must be released now. They should not have been separated from their families. But international law is unambiguous: as the occupied force, Israel must allow human support to enter. It should never be aid, the lives of civilians that save it, a bargaining paper.”.

He stressed that the humanitarian movement is independent, neutral and unbiased, adding that they believe that all civilians deserve protection on an equal footing. Fletcher stressed that they are ready to save the largest possible lives, despite the risks.

He said that, as the Secretary -General of the United Nations explained, the last method proposed by the Israeli authorities does not meet the minimum initial humanitarian support.

He added: “To the Israeli authorities, and whoever is still able to persuade them, we say again: Raise this harsh closure. And let the humanitarian workers save lives.”.

The UN official said: “As for the civilians who were left without protection, there is no apology..