Turkish Defense Ministry: Continuous delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza - condition for ceasefire

Regular delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza is a condition for a sustainable ceasefire in the region, Zeki Akturk, a representative of the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, said at a weekly briefing, Report informs.

Zeki Akturk noted that Israel's cessation of humanitarian aid to Gaza is unacceptable: "This is a violation of international law. Sustainable stability in the Middle East is possible only with an end to injustice against the Palestinians."

Israel announced a blockade of humanitarian aid supplies to the Gaza Strip and closed all checkpoints as it demands Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension