The discrepancy between what the international community glorifies as humanitarian aid and what Gaza is deprived of keep growing. A woman and four children were killed following heavy rains in Gaza which caused a landslide at the site in Deir al-Balah where displaced Palestinians are living in tents that offer no protection from winter storms. As a result of the diplomacy of humanitarian aid, compounded with Israel’s restrictions on aid entrance and delivery, Palestinians face an added danger in winter which, no doubt, will be treated as collateral damage. 

Diplomatic statements are bordering on the ridiculous. “We are aware of the situation in Gaza, and obviously, if you live in the tent and the tent is full of water, the situation gets much worse,” the European Commission’s Spokesperson Eva Hrncirova told reporters in Brussels.

In light of the EU’s awareness, therefore, Hrncirova urged Israel to allow access to humanitarian aid in Gaza. This is the best the EU can do after........

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