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Unanimous support of the parties for humanitarian aid to Gaza
MPs unanimously support humanitarian aid for Gaza, demand access and compliance with international law.
Unanimous support of the parties for humanitarian aid to Gaza
On June 11, 2025, the MPs unanimously supported an application in the foreign policy committee that deals with the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. This was announced in a press release from . The government parties ÖVP, SPÖ, NEOS and the Greens are asking the federal government to work for unhindered and safe access to humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. The initiative also refers to compliance with humanitarian international law by Israel.
In the application, it is also pointed out that it is important to observe the principles of the UN resolutions that play a central role in international humanitarian aid. In addition to the general demand for the help of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip, the Greens also demand the release of Israelsch hostages, which gives them their own application more sharply.
Humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
The humanitarian situation in the Gaza strip worsens dramatically. According to Deutschlandfunknova.de , the right of self-defense Israel is considered, but there are serious concerns about the number of civilian victims and possible International law violations.
The lawyer Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg emphasizes that there is no "clean" armed conflict and that the protection of civilians in humanitarian international law is not guaranteed. These aspects put the need for an immediate ceasefire and protection of the civilian population and humanitarian helpers.
In summary, it can be said that the political and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is alarming. The initiative of the foreign policy committee to support the civilian population could be a step in the right direction, even if the challenges remain unabated.