Mohamed Salah Calls For Immediate Humanitarian Aid For People Of Gaza Amid Conflict
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has called for immediate humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Israel has carried out heavy bombing across Gaza since Palestine extremist group Hamas launched an attack on October 7, with thousands of innocent civilians killed on both sides.
A huge blast ripped through a crowded area at the Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, while according to Reuters, at least six people were killed in an Israeli air strike that hit a school in Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp.
Meanwhile, Israel says it ‘will not thwart’ the delivery of food, water and medicine from Egypt for civilians in Gaza as long as the aid does not ‘reach Hamas’.
Liverpool and Egypt footballer Salah has now weighed in on the conflict as he posted a video on his Twitter account on Wednesday evening.
Salah Calls For End To Violence
‘It’s not easy to speak in times like this,’ Salah said in the clip. ‘There has been too much violence and too much heartbreak and brutality. The escalations in recent weeks is unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop.’
‘Families are being torn apart. What is clear now is that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be allowed immediately. The people there are in terrible conditions. The scenes at the hospital last night were horrifying. The people of Gaza need food, water and medical supplies urgently and I’m calling on the world leaders to come together to prevent the further slaughter of innocent souls. Humanity must prevail.’
International Response To Conflict
The international community has been slow to respond to the conflict, with many countries calling for a ceasefire but few taking concrete action to stop the violence. The United Nations Security Council is set to meet on Thursday to discuss the conflict, but it is unclear if any meaningful action will be taken.
The United States has so far refused to call for an immediate ceasefire, instead urging both sides to ‘show restraint’ and calling for a ‘sustainable solution’ to the conflict. President Joe Biden has also said that he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the violence and has urged both sides to ‘step back from the brink’.
The European Union has also called for an immediate ceasefire, with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell saying that ‘the violence must stop now’.
Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza
The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with thousands of people displaced and many more without access to basic necessities such as food, water, and medical care. The United Nations has warned that the situation is ‘dire’ and that a ‘catastrophic escalation’ could occur if the violence continues.
The UN has also called for an immediate ceasefire and for both sides to come together to negotiate a lasting peace agreement. It is unclear if this will happen, but Salah’s call for immediate humanitarian aid is a reminder of the urgent need for action.
Conclusion
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has caused immense suffering for innocent civilians on both sides. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has called for immediate humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza, while the international community has urged both sides to show restraint and come together to negotiate a lasting peace agreement.
The situation in Gaza is dire and it is essential that the international community takes action to ensure that humanitarian aid is delivered immediately. Only then can the suffering of innocent civilians be brought to an end.