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Arab League Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza


Thu 15 Feb 2024 | 07:05 PM
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The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, stated that the current session of the Economic and Social Council is taking place amidst highly complex and dangerous regional and international circumstances. He highlighted the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip since October 7, where Palestinians are facing acts of genocide by the occupying forces. This situation is exacerbated by the international community's inaction, which has emboldened the occupier to continue its brutality, openly displaying plans devoid of any humanity.

In his speech at the Economic and Social Council's ministerial-level meeting, he expressed concern over the occupation leaders' announced intentions to invade the city of Rafah, where over 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge from indiscriminate bombings across the Gaza Strip.

He added that such an invasion would lead to a humanitarian disaster and potentially ignite the regional situation, a scenario strongly warned against by many global voices, including some supporters of the occupation. He called for urgent action from all parties aware of the situation's gravity to halt these reckless plans before it's too late.