UN Condemns Attack on Rafah Despite Aid to Gaza
UN Warns Israel Against Possible Land Attack on Rafah
UN envoy Griffiths has issued a statement regarding Israel’s potential land attack on Rafah, expressing grave concerns about the devastating impact such an attack would have. Griffiths emphasized that the international community has repeatedly warned Israel against launching an attack on Rafah, yet the threat persists.
Highlighting the dire situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people have sought refuge from famine, disease, and conflict, Griffiths stressed that an attack on Rafah would only exacerbate the ongoing humanitarian crisis. He warned that such an assault would not only result in more trauma and death but also severely hamper the efforts of humanitarian aid organizations operating in the region.
Furthermore, Griffiths underscored the urgent need to prevent further suffering and loss of life in Gaza, emphasizing that providing increased aid to the region should not be misconstrued as an endorsement of military action. He urged Israel to safeguard all aid distribution points and refrain from military aggression against civilians in Rafah.
In closing, Griffiths reiterated his warning that an attack on Rafah would lead to an unimaginable tragedy, surpassing the capabilities of any humanitarian aid response. The international community stands united in calling for peace and restraint in the region to prevent further escalation of the crisis.
