Nobody's suffering more than the Palestinian people from this whole process. And I would like to see - if we could get some movement from Palestinian leadership - what I'd like to see is a loosening up of some of the restrictions on providing aid directly to the Palestinian people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Obama notes Palestinian suffering and suggests easing aid restrictions.
- In plain terms
- Palestinians suffer most; aid should reach them more directly.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure aid reaches people in need without unnecessary barriers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance security and humanitarian needs?
- What stops aid from reaching those who need it?
Another view
Aid delivery can be complex due to security concerns.
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