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Palestinian Embassy in Cyprus Condemns Israel's Blockade of NGOs in Gaza

Published December 31, 2025, 11:02
Palestinian Embassy in Cyprus Condemns Israel's Blockade of NGOs in Gaza

The Palestinian Embassy in Cyprus strongly condemns Israel's decision to suspend the activities of international humanitarian organizations in the Gaza Strip, including Doctors Without Borders. The Embassy expresses deep concern over the imposition of new, unilateral control mechanisms by Israel, which require sensitive information from these organizations. It believes these actions violate international humanitarian law and constitute a politically motivated attempt to control humanitarian aid. The Palestinian Embassy argues that the accusations against humanitarian organizations are unfounded and that hindering their work during a humanitarian crisis constitutes a serious violation of Israel's obligations as an occupying power. Furthermore, it characterizes this action as part of a broader policy of collective punishment of the Palestinian people. The Embassy calls on the international community, the European Union, and the United Nations to take immediate action to ensure the continuation of humanitarian aid to Gaza and the protection of humanitarian personnel. It emphasizes that humanitarian solidarity is not a crime and cannot be subject to political blackmail. The announcement concludes with the expression of the Palestinian Embassy's determination to continue supporting humanitarian organizations and denouncing actions that hinder the provision of aid to the Palestinian people.