Washington: “We are concerned” about the situation in Gaza, Israel to respect international law

The United States is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, and particularly in northern Gaza, the State Department said today, noting that the issue has been the subject of very urgent discussions between Washington and Israel. “We have made it clear to the government of Israel that they have an obligation under international humanitarian law to allow water, food and other necessary humanitarian aid to reach all areas of Gaza,” US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at the briefing. of journalists. “We expect (the Israelis) to fully comply with these obligations,” he added. “Israel not to carry out any attack in Lebanon similar to the one in Gaza” The United States also warned Israel not to carry out any attack in Lebanon that “could resemble” what happened in the Gaza Strip, responding to statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “I say very clearly that there should be no military action […]
Source: News Beast

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