fredag 14 november 2008

Statement by leading British NGO - Oxfam International on the Gaza Blockade

This is a statement by Oxfam International on the Gaza Blockade: "World leaders must step up and exercise all their political might to break the blockade of Gaza. As a matter of humanitarian imperative, Israeli leaders must resume supplies into Gaza without further delay. If Israelis and Palestinians alike don’t exert every effort now to maintain the truce which has held since last June, the result could be catastrophic for civilians both in Gaza and in nearby Israeli towns,” said Oxfam International Executive Director Jeremy Hobbs.
"For nearly a year and a half unimpeded access to fuel, food, medicines and essential goods has been routinely denied. Failure of the international community to act decisively will only exacerbate human suffering and could further endanger chances for peace." Hobbs said.
Please contact Mike Bailey on: (00 972 572 233 014) for further information or interviews with Oxfam staff in Gaza and the region

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