Qatar calls on international community to address aggravating humanitarian crisis in Palestine 

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian people, calling on the international community to take immediate action...

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian people, calling on the international community to take immediate action to stop the ongoing Israeli aggression and address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territories.

This came in the State of Qatar's statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva, HE Dr Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, as part of the Permanent Delegation's participation in the 71st Trade and Development Board of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Her Excellency praised the vital role played by UNCTAD in mitigating the impact of the Israeli occupation on the Palestinian economy, commending its initiatives that focus on trade and economic development, and its great efforts in supporting the Palestinians amid the difficult circumstances.

Her Excellency expressed her gratitude for UNCTAD's detailed report on the dire consequences of the policies of the Israeli occupation, which highlighted the ongoing military aggression in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and the devastating economic and humanitarian impact of these policies on the Palestinian people.

She stressed that humanitarian aid alone cannot address the depth of the crisis, calling for comprehensive and long-term solutions that focus on restoring dignity, economic stability and sustainable development in Palestine. She also urged the international community to prioritize infrastructure development alongside emergency aid.