Published December 12,2023
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The head of the UN company for Palestinian refugees or UNRWA on Tuesday voiced disappointment over Switzerland’s transfer to chop assist to the company, saying he hoped the Swiss officers would change their minds.
“Disheartened by Switzerland Parliament’s national council move to cut aid to UNRWA, as the agency is recognized as a major humanitarian actor in Gaza and the region,” Philippe Lazzarini mentioned on X.
“Hope the Senate will revise this decision as UNRWA is the first responder in Gaza and a lifeline for millions,” Lazzarini careworn.
He underlined that he’s “disappointed” by the truth that this choice got here from “a country that leads on International Humanitarian Law.”
“I am disappointed in this decision to cut aid to the largest and most active Humanitarian Agency on the ground in Gaza today,” he mentioned. “Cutting funds jeopardizes services during an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe.”
Partners of the company additionally mentioned on X that the choice places in danger essential operations to reply to ongoing humanitarian disaster.
On Tuesday, the Swiss Council of States, the small chamber of the Swiss parliament by which the cantons are represented, voted unanimously to ban the Palestinian group Hamas in Switzerland.
However the ultimate choice shall be made on the National Council, the big chamber of the Swiss parliament. The vote is anticipated to happen subsequent week.
Israel has bombarded the Gaza Strip from the air and land, imposed a siege, and mounted a floor offensive in retaliation for a cross-border assault by Hamas on Oct. 7.
At least 18,412 Palestinians have been killed and 50,100 others injured within the Israeli onslaught since then, in keeping with Gaza’s well being authorities.
The Israeli dying toll within the Hamas assault stands at 1,200, in keeping with official figures.
Source: www.anews.com.tr