Fifty-three countries and organizations have demanded that Israel lift restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza ahead of winter, in a joint statement delivered on Thursday, November 12, at United Nations headquarters in New York by the United Kingdom's ambassador to the UN, Sarah MacIntosh, on behalf of the signatories, led by the United Kingdom, Qatar and Jordan.
The statement said the Comprehensive Plan endorsed by the UN Security Council in Resolution 2803 provides for aid at levels no lower than those agreed on January 19, 2025 — levels that have not yet been realized.
It called for rapid, unimpeded access for aid through all crossings and land routes, the full and predictable operation of the Egyptian and Jordanian corridors, and approval of critical items, including shelter, fuel, water, sanitation, health supplies and dual-use items.
The statement warned of winter risks, including hypothermia, respiratory illness and waterborne disease, and the signatories committed to providing winterization support. It was addressed to Israel's incoming government after the October 27 elections.
Meanwhile, COGAT said that more than 91,000 tents had entered Gaza under its winter plan as of November 11.
Sources: United Nations (UNifeed), joint statement via Just Security, Arab News, ABNA.
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