07/12/2010 (Agence Europe) - A delegation of MEPs was in Gaza, West Bank, on 27 November to 1 December. Their visit included East Jerusalem and, in Gaza especially, they sought to renew contact with the elected representatives of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC). Headed by Proinsias de Rossa (Socialist, Ireland) and composed of members from other political groups, the delegation was formed in the context of the European parliamentary delegation for cooperation with the PLC. Further to talks with the members of the Palestinian parliament and UNRWA officials (United Nations Relief and Works Agency), it concluded that it was necessary to lift the Gaza blockade as soon as possible. “The delegation was shocked to see the suffering of the people in Gaza, where 750,000 people depend on aid provided by UNRWA and 300,000 are in utter destitution”, MEPs said. (F.B./transl.jl)