Norwegian PM in Prague calls for more aid to Gaza

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has said that those suffering from the struggle in the Gaza Strip need more humanitarian aid. He made the statement in Prague on Friday after meeting with the Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek. The EU has highlighted the need to help those suffering in the conflict. The Palestinian authorities claim local hospitals are overcrowded with patients and many residents are suffering from lack of water. The EU has decided to set aside three million euros in aid for the humanitarian purposes. Mr Stoltenberg said that like the EU, Norway welcomed the resolution of the Security Council on the Middle East conflict demanding immediate end of violence. Israel said earlier on Friday it would continue with its offensive. It began ground operations in the Gaza Strip in response to repeat missile attacks on its territory by Hamas. Several hundred people have died in the hostilities.

Author: Jan Velinger