COGAT
The claim that there is regular shooting at civilians and aid workers is libelous. Over 12,000 coordinated operations have been approved, and the vast majority succesfully carried out, including in areas where military operations are ongoing. Mistakes can occur in areas with security concerns, and exceptional incidents are thoroughly investigated. Let’s not forget: Hamas has stolen @UN vehicles, and this was not communicated to us. Humanitarian operations can not ignore security risks. Israel has worked to streamline coordination with international partners, and we remain committed to ensuring that aid and humanitarian missions get through safely.
Georgios Petropoulos
#Gaza today. - Israeli checkpoints unwilling to facilitate aid and which regularly shoot at civilians and aid workers. - Dysfunctional bureaucracy on crossing procedures for #humanitarian supplies and aid workers. - Process death instead of actual engagement. #AccessDenied