To the other parties which questioned her about food aid in Gaza, the ambassador argued that there was no significant shortage in Gaza. “Today, between 100 and 170 trucks enter Gaza every day,” she said. The diplomat also defended the work of the news – and controversial – GHF organization (Humanitarian Foundation for Gaza), which replaces UNRWA (UN) in food distribution, with the support of Israel and the United States.
Only four GHF distribution stations exist for the entire Gaza Strip, but the organization is being studying the possibility of opening more. The ambassador invited Flanders to support GHF rather than UNRWA, which she has responsible for criticism.
“Even in wartime, we must protect the most vulnerable civilians,” said Nicole de Moor (CD&V) after the ambassador’s hearing. “All countries have the obligation to authorize humanitarian aid and to cooperate with United Nations organizations for this purpose. Refusing access to humanitarian aid is not legal in a war.”
