Ph backs urgent aid, supplies delivery to Palestinian civilians
By Nidz Godino
AFP / Mahmud Hams
"Philippines reiterates its dedication to supporting peace and stability in Middle East, with focused commitment to resolving Israeli-Hamas hostilities… presence of significant Filipino community in Middle East and Israel accentuates relevance of this issue to Philippines and highlights importance of our profound concern about peace process," Chargé d'Affaires Ariel Rodelas Peñaranda said Philippines has reiterated its support for efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance and essential supplies to Palestinian civilians caught in conflict in Gaza.
At United Nations General Assembly Debate on " situation in the Middle East and question of Palestine" at UN Headquarters in New York, Peñaranda commended UN Relief and Works Agency, Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other related UN agencies for their efforts amid challenging times in Gaza.
Peñaranda stressed safety and security of all civilians are essential, and that critical facilities, including humanitarian shelters and hospitals, must continue to address humanitarian needs of those affected by hostilities in sustained and resolute manner.
Military operations in Gaza have resumed following end of weeklong pause in hostilities between Hamas militants and Israeli forces that allowed delivery of desperately needed fuel, food and water.
Pause has also enabled release of hostages taken during Hamas' Oct. 7 surprise attack on southern Israel and ensuing massacre of some 1,200 people, and freeing of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Philippines urged all concerned parties to immediately implement urgent solutions that would prevent conflict from further escalating, spreading and protracting, emphasizing that it is in interest of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, as well as all states in the region, to ensure that this conflict does not extend beyond Gaza and risk engulfing wider region in conflict.
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