Latest Bond statement on Gaza
Bond has made the following statement in reaction to the dire situation in Gaza:
Global and domestic outrage at what is happening in Gaza finally seems to be reaching a tipping point – arguably far too late. What more needs to happen for global leaders to turn words of condemnation into meaningful action? We are witnessing deliberate starvation leading to famine. This is a man-made catastrophe that could have been prevented, yet the UK and its international allies, have failed to act.
We have seen a total siege of Gaza followed by a blockade of humanitarian assistance and a deeply flawed and politicised US- backed humanitarian programme that is unsafe, dangerous, violating core humanitarian principles and completely failing the people it claims to help.
The UK government’s words are not enough. Expressing support for humanitarian access and a ceasefire means very little without concrete action. The government must immediately take urgent action to ensure an end to this crisis.
Israel must allow humanitarian assistance in – not tomorrow, not next week, but now. And if they don’t, there must be real consequences that apply pressure to ensure they do.
ENDS.
Notes for editors
- Please refer to Relief Web for the latest updates on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- Many of Bond’s member organisations are actively working in the region providing humanitarian assistance to civilians.
- Read Bond’s statement on the continued killing of civilians at Gaza humanitarian assistance distribution sites.
- Read Bond’s reaction to Israel’s proposal to deliver humanitarian assistance through private companies.
- Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. Bond unites and supports a diverse network of over 350 civil society organisations from across the UK, and allies to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice.
- For further information, please contact Jess Salter, Media Adviser at Bond at [email protected] or call 07392972411.
