Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said Monday that Israel obstructed the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, even during the temporary truce period, and that its policies are pushing towards the forced displacement of Palestinians from their lands. Shoukry made these remarks during a meeting with the Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Monday, on the sidelines of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) regional forum hosted by Spain. He emphasized the urgency of building on the humanitarian truce to reach a lasting and comprehensive ceasefire as soon as possible. He also said that his country has been urging all parties to stop the violence and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in its various contacts. “Spain reaffirmed its commitment to international law and international humanitarian law and condemned the unprecedented violations against civilians.
