UNRWA Chief decries humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza amid continued Israeli aggression

Published November 16th, 2023 - 05:10 GMT
Gaza bombing
AFP
Highlights
The Israeli military operations, including ground forces and airstrikes since October 7, have specifically targeted schools, refugee camps, universities, hospitals, and neighborhoods, resulting in unspeakable suffering.

ALBAWABA- The Chief of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has declared a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, citing a "total communication blackout" caused by the depletion of fuel supplies. 

The ongoing Israeli aggression, which includes cutting fuel, electricity, and essential supplies, has imposed an unprecedented siege on Gaza, affecting over 2 million Palestinians.

The situation in Gaza is described as indescribable, with severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. 

The Israeli military operations, including ground forces and airstrikes since October 7, have specifically targeted schools, refugee camps, universities, hospitals, and neighborhoods, resulting in unspeakable suffering.

The toll on civilians has been devastating, with approximately 12,000 Palestinians, mostly children, women, and the elderly, losing their lives. 

Shockingly, more than 100 UN staff members have been killed by Israeli aggression in Gaza, highlighting the severity of the crisis.

The international community is urged to respond urgently to address the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and to put an end to the ongoing violence. 
 

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