Gaza: Esmail Haniya, prime minister of Gaza, has urged the world community to stand up against Israeli actions and support the aid ships heading to Gaza.
“The world community should stand up against Israeli actions because these actions are against all international laws and rules. They are meant to suppress the Palestinian people in Gaza and all those who support the Palestinian people,” he told Gulf News.
Haniya and other Gaza officials on Thursday evening visited the old naval port where preparations are being made to host the cargo ships carrying aid for the Gazans.
"The action of the 800 international volunteers displays the conscience of the international community to reject the ongoing injustice meted out to Gazans by the Israeli occupation forces," he said.
During his inspection tour, he also told Gulf News that Turkey has a strategic role in the region. “This convoy by the Turkish non-governmental organisation and other Arabic Islamic and European countries and organisations is the right way to help change the situation in this region for the people to enjoy their rights,” he added.
The prime minister also visited the areas where the volunteers will be welcomed and gathered.
