Israel to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to South Sudan after Claims of Resettling Palestinians
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that Israel will deliver humanitarian aid to South Sudan after media reports stating that Israel plans to relocate people of Gaza in South Sudan, according to AFP.
“In light of the severe humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, (Israel) will deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations in the country,” a statement from Saar’s office said.
Recent media reports said that Israel held talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in the African state, one of the world’s poorest countries which suffered renewed violent political instability.
“South Sudan is currently struggling with a cholera outbreak and facing a severe shortage of resources,” the statement added.
“The aid will include essential medical supplies for treating patients, water purification equipment, gloves and face masks, as well as special hygiene kits to prevent cholera” and food packages, the statement added.
Last week, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel embarked on an official visit to the country’s capital Juba.
Gaza War
Currently, Israel is facing regional and international pressure to put an end to its war in the Palestinian enclave and allow the delivery of more aid.
At the same time, the Israeli government has been facing harsh criticism from countries, nations, and individuals who considered the war as a genocide or ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Since the beginning of Hamas-Israel War, the Israeli strikes have killed more than 62,004 Palestinians and wounded over 156,230, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Dozens of Gazans including children have lost their souls due to malnutrition throughout the war that caused unthinkable humanitarian conditions.
On Monday, Rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of enacting a “deliberate policy” of starvation in Gaza and “systematically destroying the health, well-being and social fabric of Palestinian life.”
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