British Foreign Secretary: Situation in Gaza Striking

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating, describing the reality on the ground as “appalling” amid heavy rains and flooded tents. He affirmed that the British government “will not stand idly by” and “will not rest until it puts an end to this unbearable suffering” in the Strip. Miliband also stated that London is pressing its G7 partners to increase humanitarian aid and revive the peace process, and to make clear to Tel Aviv that its actions in Gaza are completely unacceptable. The British foreign secretary called for lifting restrictions on the delivery of aid to the Strip and for protecting humanitarian workers. Miliband’s remarks came after heavy rains hit the Gaza Strip, while the Gaza Health Ministry said that around 70,000 tents had been inundated by water.