Blinken calls for the Rafah crossing to remain open
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for the Rafah crossing to remain open “to enable the continued movement of aid that is imperative to the welfare of the people of Gaza” in a statement Saturday.
Blinken thanked Egypt, Israel and the United Nations for help facilitating the 20-truck convoy transporting humanitarian assistance to Gaza, which has been running out of food, water and medical supplies.
He said the crossing should remain open and the US will “stress the importance of adhering to the law of war.”
“Civilian lives must be protected, and assistance must urgently reach those in need. We will continue to work closely with partners in the region to stress the importance of adhering to the law of war, supporting those who are trying to get to safety or provide assistance, and facilitating access to food, water, medical care, and shelter for citizens wherever they are located in Gaza,” he said.
Blinken also said the US would continue to work to get American citizens safely out of Gaza.
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