Kuwait slams Israeli actions in Palestine

Kuwaiti councilor Abdulaziz Amash addressing the UN General Assembly. (KUNA)

• Diplomat Abdulaziz Amash warns UN of rise in settlement expansion, home demolitions

NEW YORK: Kuwait has criticized Israel’s actions in Palestine during a UN General Assembly session, warning that Palestinians are unable to exercise their basic human rights.
Kuwaiti councilor Abdulaziz Amash said that occupation forces have continued their unjust blockade of the Gaza Strip and violence against unarmed civilians, Kuwait News Agency reported on Thursday.
The Kuwaiti diplomat was addressing the UN General Assembly during a discussion titled “Strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance and relief aid provided by the UN in cases of disasters, including special economic assistance.”
He highlighted a report to the UN secretary-general that recorded the number of violations committed by Israel, including settlement expansion, demolition of houses, forced evictions and restrictions on access and movement.
Amash added that the world is witnessing increase in natural and human-made disasters, which has increased the burden on the UN as a result of difficult humanitarian and economic repercussions.
Kuwait reaffirmed the importance of strengthening and coordinating humanitarian aid and relief assistance provided by the UN in cases of disasters and crises, he added.
Amash praised the role of the UN’s agencies and partners as well as staff in supporting and coordinating humanitarian and relief aid around the world.