Josep Borrell, EU's Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Chief, stated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulted from Israel blocking aid to the area.
Key Points
Borrell at a UN conference backed Guterres against Israel's actions, highlighted Gaza's crisis from blocked aid, criticized Israel's systematic destruction, and questioned its restrictions on aid delivery.
Announced a meeting on EU-Israel trade relations, advocated for a two-state solution, and supported Ukraine against aggression, clarifying the EU's opposition to the violator, not Russian people.
At a UN press conference in New York, Borrell supported Secretary-General Guterres against Israel's frequent targeting, emphasizing the man-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by Israel blocking aid.
He criticized the systematic destruction in Gaza, from cemeteries to universities, leading to widespread famine and lack of health services. Borrell argued that air or sea aid deliveries can't replace direct land routes, questioning Israel's restrictions and calling for the use of available infrastructure for aid.
He announced a meeting to reconsider EU-Israel trade relations and stressed the need for a two-state solution. Borrell also addressed Ukraine, stating it's not the time for a white flag and emphasizing support against the aggressor, clarifying the EU's stance is against the violating regime, not the Russian people.
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