‘While famine is confirmed in Gaza City, we have warehouses full of food waiting to be allowed in,’ UN agency for Palestinian refugees says

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has stepped down after failing to secure cabinet approval for additional sanctions on Israel over its war in Gaza.

Veldkamp, a member of the centre-right New Social Contract party, said he was unable to achieve any agreement, while citing “geopolitical tensions”.

Tonight I announced my decision to step down as Minister of Foreign Affairs. It has been a true honour to represent the Netherlands on the international stage.

We are living in a time of unprecedented geopolitical tension, where diplomacy matters more than ever. I am deeply grateful for the cooperation with my colleagues in the Netherlands, in the European Union, and with international partners worldwide.

Famine in Gaza City can be stopped. Reverse the ongoing catastrophe - flood Gaza with a massive scale up of aid through the United Nations including UNRWA. … There is enough food, medicines and hygiene supplies ready to fill 6,000 trucks. The State of Israel must let us bring aid into Gaza.

Source: Guardian - World News