Amman (UNA/WAFA) – British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for increased humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, considering it a crucial step towards achieving a genuine path to peace in the region..
According to a statement distributed by the British Embassy in Amman on Monday, Cooper said, “British aid, including food and shelter supplies, is ready in warehouses awaiting permission to enter Gaza,” stressing that “the people of Gaza cannot wait.”
She added that there is an urgent need to open more crossings and lift restrictions on aid entry to enable the United Nations and NGOs to intensify their life-saving humanitarian efforts, within the framework of the US-led peace plan..
During her visit to Jordan, the Foreign Secretary inspected a warehouse of British aid ready for entry into the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the pivotal role Jordan plays as a key hub for coordinating and distributing humanitarian aid in the region..
She confirmed that three weeks since the ceasefire allowed for the entry of more aid into Gaza, but restrictions still limit the entry of many vital materials, noting that the scale of humanitarian needs remains large and requires a significant increase in support..
She said: “In addition to food aid, there is an urgent need to provide shelter and urgent medical care, especially for pregnant mothers. We have no time to waste in providing aid and making real progress towards lasting peace.”
The minister affirmed her country's commitment to working with Jordan, regional partners, and the international community to support Gaza's reconstruction efforts and achieve lasting peace in the Middle East..
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