UN Warns of Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The United Nations has issued a stark warning regarding the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian civilians are reportedly starving to death as the world watches. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric emphasized that the situation is critical, with the northern Gaza Strip under Israeli siege for nearly a month. Reports indicate that Palestinian civilians are facing severe hunger, necessitating immediate international attention and action to halt these atrocities.
In addition to the crisis in Gaza, Dujarric highlighted the destruction of nearly a thousand Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem this year, resulting in the displacement of over 1,100 individuals, 40% of whom are from East Jerusalem. The UN has underscored the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and the protection of civilians in these regions.
UNRWA's Future in Jeopardy
The UN's call for action comes amid Israel's recent decision to sever ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), which has been pivotal in providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians. A new Israeli law terminating a cooperation agreement with UNRWA threatens to collapse the agency's operations in Gaza and the West Bank. UN officials have stated that finding an alternative to UNRWA is not the responsibility of the international organization but falls on Israel as the occupying power.
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini described the agency as facing its
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