Slovenia FM Stresses End to Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

IQNA – Efforts are necessary to put an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the foreign minister of Slovenia said, as the death toll from Israeli attacks and blockade of Gaza continues to rise.  

In an interview with Anadolu in New York, Tanja Fajon highlighted the need for an immediate ceasefire and a political solution to address the ongoing conflict, saying the hostilities must stop "because there is an urgent need for humanitarian assistance."

"We see day to day a worsening of the humanitarian situation, a humanitarian crisis. Thousands of children and women (were) killed and we have to stop it. Enough is enough," said Fajon.

Fajon noted that the conflict between Israel and Palestine is being discussed among European Union ministers and their Middle East counterparts in Brussels

"There are, of course, certain differences among the positions, but where we are united is on the two-state solution, on being against the forced displacement of people in Gaza and (that) the West Bank belongs to Palestinians," she said.

Asked whether the UN Security Council is efficient in finding a solution to the ongoing conflict, Fajon said it does not provide safety, security and peace for everyone, which she said was the main mission of the organization.

"So we have to do more. We have our collective responsibility. The Security Council does also speak about the day after when it comes to the Middle East...We have a collective responsibility, and it's a test of our humanity. And it's, I say, quite a challenging task," she said.

Fajon said her nation will support "any initiative that creates the conditions for peace and afford a peace plan."

"So we'll continue doing so, and we will always strive for peace, respect for international law, respect for human rights law and international humanitarian law," she said.

The Israeli regime has pounded the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, killing at least 25,490 Palestinian people and injuring 63,354.  

The Israeli offensive has left 85% of Gaza’s population internally displaced amid acute shortages of food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.

Source: Anadolu Agency