Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met with Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Information Nabil Abu Rudeineh in Tripoli on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian political situation, the mechanism for providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, and ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, Dbeibah reiterated Libya’s firm stance in support of the Palestinian cause and its rejection of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
The meeting was also attended by Libya’s Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid Al-Lafi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahar Al-Badour, and the Palestinian Ambassador to Libya Mohamed Rahal.
The situation in Gaza has been extremely critical, marked by intense conflict and a dire humanitarian crisis. The United Nations Security Council has adopted a key resolution, demanding immediate and safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza.
The resolution also calls for the appointment of a Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator to facilitate and verify the humanitarian nature of relief consignments, and demands that parties cooperate with the Coordinator to fulfill their mandate without delay or obstruction. The resolution underscores the importance of respecting and protecting civilians and civilian objects under international humanitarian law and calls for a ceasefire.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has been described as “apocalyptic” by UN humanitarians, with ongoing hostilities making meaningful aid efforts nearly impossible. The intense conflict has led to severe shortages of food, water, and other basic necessities, and the health system in Gaza is on the verge of collapse. More than 100 people were reportedly killed in recent bombardments, and the situation is deteriorating rapidly.
Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been exchanging threats, with Hamas warning that no captives it took would leave Gaza alive unless its demands were met. The conflict has seen heavy fighting in various parts of Gaza, with reports of areas being heavily bombarded and medical posts under constant threat.
