Mr Higgins addressed the continuing deprivation of medicine and food in Gaza, highlighting the plight of hostages like Evyatar David. Hamas released a video showing Mr David in dire conditions, igniting condemnation from global leaders. The humanitarian crisis has resulted in new deaths from starvation, increasing total fatalities to 175, with a notable number of children affected. Mr Higgins emphasized the necessity of practical actions for aid access, referencing the United Nations Charter to address the urgent need for humanitarian assistance.
Mr Higgins stated, "We are now in a position of seeing the nadir of human behaviour with images like these... children are deprived of medicine and mothers are deprived of water."
Hamas blames the blockade on Gaza for cutting off food and other resources, while Israel claims the group is deliberately starving hostages.
Six more people died of starvation or malnutrition in Gaza over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 175, including 93 children.
Mr Higgins's remarks included calling for practical actions to ensure safety and access of aid, referencing Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
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