Nation's humanitarian crisis deepens as aid cutoff continues.
The Labour Party is calling on the New Zealand Government to publicly condemn Israel's decision to cut off aid supplies to Gaza, a move described by Labour associate foreign affairs spokesperson Phil Twyford as "a crime against humanity."
Israel imposed the blockade in an effort to pressure Hamas into accepting changes to the ceasefire agreement. However, aid agencies have confirmed that no trucks have entered the Gaza Strip since Sunday, despite thousands having entered since the ceasefire was agreed in January.
Twyford emphasized that 90% of Gazans are displaced from their homes and dependent on humanitarian aid for survival, making Israel's decision "horrific." He urged the Government to find its voice and condemn this move. The Labour Party believes it is essential for New Zealand to speak out against Israel's actions and call for the immediate resumption of aid shipments into Gaza.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with a humanitarian crisis unfolding as a result of the blockade. The international community is watching closely as countries weigh their response to Israel's decision.