Egypt accuses Israel of using 'starvation as a weapon' after it blocks aid into Gaza

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Egypt Condemns Israel’s Blockade of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Egypt condemned Israel’s decision to block the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling it a violation of the ceasefire agreement and international humanitarian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned in a statement on Sunday, 2 March, that the use of starvation and blockade as a weapon against civilians was unacceptable under any circumstance, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. It urged the international community to intervene…

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Israel again accused of using starvation as weapon of war in Gaza as ceasefire hangs by a thread

Negotiations on the second phase of the truce were meant to start a month ago.

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Egypt accuses Israel of using 'starvation as a weapon' after it blocks aid into Gaza

The first phase of the ceasefire, which included a surge in humanitarian assistance, expired on Saturday. The two sides have yet to negotiate the second phase, in which Hamas was to release dozens of remaining hostages in return for an Israeli pullout from Gaza and a lasting ceasefire.

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Key mediator Egypt condemns Israel's closure of Gaza and accuses it of using 'starvation as a weapon'

Key mediator Egypt condemns Israel's closure of Gaza and accuses it of using 'starvation as a weapon.'

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Egypt accuses Israel of using ‘starvation’ as a weapon

Egypt has condemned Israel’s decision to impose a complete siege on the…

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– Starvation must not be used as a weapon, said Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atty on Sunday. – The agreement involves free rent for aid, and it cannot be allowed or accepted that this is used as a weapon to carry out collective punishment and starvation, the foreign minister said at a press conference. He points out that such actions are considered clear violations of international law. The first phase of the ceasefire expired on Saturda…