#gaza-humanitarian-crisis

#gaza-humanitarian-crisis

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In light of the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, and in response to the violence perpetrated by Israel in violation of international law, given its international obligations, including the duty to prevent any risk of genocide, Belgium had to take strong decisions to increase pressure on the Israeli government and Hamas terrorists. This is not about sanctioning the Israeli people but about ensuring that their government respects international and humanitarian law and taking action to try to change the situation on the ground.

In an overcrowded clinic in central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp, Samar Abu Ajwah clutched her frail newborn as he burst into weak sobs. Eyad has been diagnosed as malnourished, weighing only 1.9kg (4.2lb). He needs milk, and we are appealing for help from people who can afford it because we cannot, Abu Ajwah, who also suffers from malnutrition caused by Israel's punishing blockade of humanitarian aid, told Al Jazeera.

The United Kingdom has said that Israeli officials will not be allowed to attend a major defense trade show next month in London. The move comes amid a deepening diplomatic rift between the two long-standing allies over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. The UK this month said it plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in Septemberunless Israel took specified steps toward ending the war in Gaza.

The Palestinian girl is one of tens of thousands of children facing malnutrition in Gaza as Israel's man-made famine deepens with the Israeli military stepping up its assault on Gaza City. Mai's mother, Nadia Abu Arar, says her child was once lively and joyous, but she is now fighting for her life after drastically losing weight. The doctors told me that she isn't suffering from any disease or from any past condition.