Published January 17,2024
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned the Middle East on Tuesday, together with the humanitarian state of affairs within the Gaza Strip and developments within the Red Sea.
Von der Leyen wrote on X that she had an “excellent meeting” with Blinken. “Our support to Ukraine, now and towards its EU future, is unwavering.”
She mentioned they mentioned the necessity for stability within the Middle East, elevated humanitarian entry to Gaza and “preparations for the day after.”
“Moreover we discussed the concerning situation in the Red Sea and our responses,” added von der Leyen following the assembly that befell on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The Houthis have been concentrating on cargo ships within the Red Sea owned or operated by Israeli firms or transporting items to and from Israel in solidarity with Gaza, which has been beneath an Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7.
Israel has launched relentless air and floor assaults on the Gaza Strip since a cross-border assault by Hamas which Tel Aviv mentioned killed 1,200 individuals.
At least 24,285 Palestinians have since been killed, principally girls and kids, and 61,154 injured, in line with Palestinian well being authorities.
According to the UN, 85% of the inhabitants of Gaza is already internally displaced amid acute shortages of meals, clear water and medication, whereas 60% of the enclave’s infrastructure is broken or destroyed.
Source: www.anews.com.tr