‘Terror Hamas is not a free pass for Israel’ Veldkamp Emphasizes How Catastrophic The Situation is in Gaza. “A scenario of Famine is UNFOLDING,” He says. Aid Supplies Are Ready Outside the Border of Gaza, But they are Being Blocked by Israel. Veldkamp Acknowledges this as well. “Or Course, Hamas Bears a Heavy Responsibility for the Situation in Gaza, But At The Same Time, I Underline That Does Not Absolve Israel of its Bondigations Under International Law.”
The Cabinet Calls on All Parties, Including Hamas, to Adhere to International Humanitarian Law. “Terror by Hamas is not a free pass for Israel,” he says.
Two Parties Needed for a Ceasefire a Ceasefire Remains of Utmost Importance, Veldkamp States. It should be used to deliver humanitarian aid and free the hostages. Hamas uses the hostages as a “trump card” in the negotiations for a ceasefire, says veldkamp. These negotiations have now stalled.
“I do see that not only Israel but also Hamas Bears a significant co-response for the failure to achieve a Ceasefire,” the minister Says.