As the fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, the health director of UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees), which is responsible for providing assistance to the Palestinian Gaza Strip, appealed for the continuation of humanitarian aid at a study session of bipartisan members of Congress. Ta.
In response to the situation in Israel and Palestine, bipartisan members of Congress held a study session in the Diet on the 14th to consider the form of humanitarian aid, and Akihiro Kiyota, director of UNRWA's Health Bureau, gave a lecture.
In this, Mr. Kiyota explained the situation in the Gaza Strip, saying, ``With over 20,000 people killed and no one knowing when the fighting will end, the need for food and medical supplies continues to be difficult.'' .
Regarding UNRWA, several related countries, including Japan, have suspended funding after it emerged that several staff members were involved in a surprise attack on Israel by Hamas in October last year, Kiyota said. said, ``It was a shock when Japan stopped its contributions. Residents would no longer be able to receive education or medical care, which would affect the fundamentals of humanitarian assistance.''
He added, ``If the allegations are true, I would regret it, but we must never cut off the lifeline of people in need.I would like to explain the current situation to the countries that have suspended contributions.'' and appealed for continued support.