Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Al-Safadi, stated that 'the time has come to act' and leverage international law tools to hold violators of international and humanitarian law accountable and ensure its compliance. Al-Safadi’s remarks came during a panel discussion titled 'Humanitarian Diplomacy to Safeguard International Humanitarian Law,' organized by the European Union and Ireland on Monday, co-sponsored by Jordan, the African Union, Brazil, and Canada. Al-Safadi stressed that the fundamental issue does not lie in a deficit of international laws, but rather in the total absence of accountability. He noted that 'violators of international law escape punishment once, twice, and then it becomes standard practice.' He added that the international community continuously finds itself in a reactive position, calling for effective measures permitted by international law to address violations and guarantee human rights to dignity, food, security, and education. Turning to the situation in Gaza, Al-Safadi described how nearly two million people are living in a 'wasteland of human need,' highlighting the suffering of children, severe food shortages, and the systematic destruction of hospitals. He pointed out that 92% of housing and infrastructure in Gaza has been damaged, 17 out of 37 hospitals have been destroyed, 20 hospitals are operating only partially, and 728,000 children are completely deprived of formal education. Al-Safadi clarified that the core issue is not an inability to provide relief, emphasizing that assistance is available and that the international community has made immense efforts to supply it, noting Jordan's role as a primary aid corridor in partnership with international bodies. He asserted that international humanitarian law is 'sufficient' and shared human values are clear, adding that the actual requirement is to actively employ the mechanisms of international law, hold violators accountable, and enforce compliance. He noted that the situation in Gaza reflects broader conflict trends, deeming it 'incomprehensible' that the international community convenes year after year to diagnose crises and offer assistance, while concrete actions consistently fall short of confronting realities and safeguarding human dignity, respect, and hope. Gaza, Al-Safadi stated, is 'a story of agony unfolding right before our eyes, yet it continues to deteriorate.' He criticized the international community for continually describing the situation and offering aid tools without using international legal instruments to hold violators accountable and compel them to honor their obligations. He further revealed that aid supplies are 'expiring on shelves in United Nations organization warehouses simply because Israel does not permit that assistance to enter Gaza.' Al-Safadi concluded that the meeting serves as a 'crucial' signal that the international community—despite failing to alter the reality of suffering endured by millions, particularly in Gaza—remains fully aware of the crisis and determined to push forward.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Al-Safadi, stated that 'the time has come to act' and leverage international law tools to hold violators of international and humanitarian law accountable and ensure its compliance. Al-Safadi’s remarks came during a panel discussion titled 'Humanitarian Diplomacy to Safeguard International Humanitarian Law,' organized by the European Union and Ireland on Monday, co-sponsored by Jordan, the African Union, Brazil, and Canada. Al-Safadi stressed that the fundamental issue does not lie in a deficit of international laws, but rather in the total absence of accountability. He noted that 'violators of international law escape punishment once, twice, and then it becomes standard practice.' He added that the international community continuously finds itself in a reactive position, calling for effective measures permitted by international law to address violations and guarantee human rights to dignity, food, security, and education. Turning to the situation in Gaza, Al-Safadi described how nearly two million people are living in a 'wasteland of human need,' highlighting the suffering of children, severe food shortages, and the systematic destruction of hospitals. He pointed out that 92% of housing and infrastructure in Gaza has been damaged, 17 out of 37 hospitals have been destroyed, 20 hospitals are operating only partially, and 728,000 children are completely deprived of formal education. Al-Safadi clarified that the core issue is not an inability to provide relief, emphasizing that assistance is available and that the international community has made immense efforts to supply it, noting Jordan's role as a primary aid corridor in partnership with international bodies. He asserted that international humanitarian law is 'sufficient' and shared human values are clear, adding that the actual requirement is to actively employ the mechanisms of international law, hold violators accountable, and enforce compliance. He noted that the situation in Gaza reflects broader conflict trends, deeming it 'incomprehensible' that the international community convenes year after year to diagnose crises and offer assistance, while concrete actions consistently fall short of confronting realities and safeguarding human dignity, respect, and hope. Gaza, Al-Safadi stated, is 'a story of agony unfolding right before our eyes, yet it continues to deteriorate.' He criticized the international community for continually describing the situation and offering aid tools without using international legal instruments to hold violators accountable and compel them to honor their obligations. He further revealed that aid supplies are 'expiring on shelves in United Nations organization warehouses simply because Israel does not permit that assistance to enter Gaza.' Al-Safadi concluded that the meeting serves as a 'crucial' signal that the international community—despite failing to alter the reality of suffering endured by millions, particularly in Gaza—remains fully aware of the crisis and determined to push forward.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Al-Safadi, stated that 'the time has come to act' and leverage international law tools to hold violators of international and humanitarian law accountable and ensure its compliance. Al-Safadi’s remarks came during a panel discussion titled 'Humanitarian Diplomacy to Safeguard International Humanitarian Law,' organized by the European Union and Ireland on Monday, co-sponsored by Jordan, the African Union, Brazil, and Canada. Al-Safadi stressed that the fundamental issue does not lie in a deficit of international laws, but rather in the total absence of accountability. He noted that 'violators of international law escape punishment once, twice, and then it becomes standard practice.' He added that the international community continuously finds itself in a reactive position, calling for effective measures permitted by international law to address violations and guarantee human rights to dignity, food, security, and education. Turning to the situation in Gaza, Al-Safadi described how nearly two million people are living in a 'wasteland of human need,' highlighting the suffering of children, severe food shortages, and the systematic destruction of hospitals. He pointed out that 92% of housing and infrastructure in Gaza has been damaged, 17 out of 37 hospitals have been destroyed, 20 hospitals are operating only partially, and 728,000 children are completely deprived of formal education. Al-Safadi clarified that the core issue is not an inability to provide relief, emphasizing that assistance is available and that the international community has made immense efforts to supply it, noting Jordan's role as a primary aid corridor in partnership with international bodies. He asserted that international humanitarian law is 'sufficient' and shared human values are clear, adding that the actual requirement is to actively employ the mechanisms of international law, hold violators accountable, and enforce compliance. He noted that the situation in Gaza reflects broader conflict trends, deeming it 'incomprehensible' that the international community convenes year after year to diagnose crises and offer assistance, while concrete actions consistently fall short of confronting realities and safeguarding human dignity, respect, and hope. Gaza, Al-Safadi stated, is 'a story of agony unfolding right before our eyes, yet it continues to deteriorate.' He criticized the international community for continually describing the situation and offering aid tools without using international legal instruments to hold violators accountable and compel them to honor their obligations. He further revealed that aid supplies are 'expiring on shelves in United Nations organization warehouses simply because Israel does not permit that assistance to enter Gaza.' Al-Safadi concluded that the meeting serves as a 'crucial' signal that the international community—despite failing to alter the reality of suffering endured by millions, particularly in Gaza—remains fully aware of the crisis and determined to push forward.
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Al-Safadi: Aid Expiring on Shelves Due to Entry Denied into Gaza
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