Criticism from the Greens towards the German government for their lack of action in providing assistance to Gaza.
In the troubled region of Gaza, more than 800 civilians have tragically lost their lives around the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) distribution centers, raising significant concerns about the effectiveness and humanitarian principles of the organisation's operations.
The German federal government has voiced its concerns, stating that the new distribution mechanism of the GHF does not seem to be reaching the civilian population to a satisfactory extent. Boris Mijatovic, the Green Party's human rights expert, has added to the criticism, accusing the GHF of not adhering to humanitarian principles and not reliably reaching the needy population.
The federal government has emphasised the urgent need for the agreement to be implemented swiftly and visibly, as the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. With an estimated 470,000 people reportedly facing acute hunger, the need for immediate action is clear.
The criticism towards the GHF stems from the federal government's response to questions about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Boris Mijatovic has particularly highlighted the high number of civilian casualties in connection with the aid distributions in Gaza.
Foreign Minister Wadephul, according to Mijatovic, has allegedly abandoned his initially clear criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza shortly after taking office. This perceived shift in stance has been criticised as a "fatal signal".
The federal government has praised an agreement between the Israeli government and the EU of July 10, which aims to allow other aid organisations access to Gaza. However, the focus remains on the GHF, which distributes food to needy people in Gaza on behalf of the Israeli government.
In response to the criticism, the federal government has emphasised the importance of the United Nations and humanitarian organisations carrying out their work independently and impartially in Gaza. Despite acknowledging the issues with the GHF, the federal government has been criticised for remaining in a passive observer role, not taking sufficient action to ease the suffering of civilians in the region.
In light of these concerns, the federal government has called for measures to improve the situation, including ensuring that humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip reaches people safely and sufficiently, as well as political decisions to ease blockades and allow large-scale, rapid import approvals and safe distribution of aid. The hope is that these steps will help alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and protect the most vulnerable members of the population.
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