Greece’s Foreign Minister, Giorgos Gerapetritis, called for an “immediate and lasting cessation of hostilities” in Gaza, with the “release of hostages, the opening of humanitarian corridors and the restoration of vital infrastructure.”
Gerapetritis stated that the meeting in Athens with his Palestinian counterpart, Riyad al-Maliki, occurred during a crisis unfolding in the Middle East, “which has long since…taken on global dimensions.”
“Greece is deeply concerned over the escalation of tension in Gaza and its spread to the West Bank, to South Lebanon, to Syria and the Red Sea…” Gerapetritis said.
“We will continue this humanitarian aid. We will accelerate, in collaboration with the Palestinian Authority, the idea for a field hospital so that there is management of the tens of thousands of injured in Gaza”.
According to amna.gr, al-Maliki joined in Gerapetritis’ statements, expressing “this ordeal is not just for Palestinians but for the Greek state and all the world. The slaughters and attacks have now become a daily occurrence for us.”
Greece continues to show support through humanitarian aid, with the latest consignment of 20 tonnes sent by the Greek Red Cross to Gaza on Wednesday.
Source: amna.gr
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