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The humanitarian situation in Gaza is extremely concerning. Recent reports indicate that the region is approaching catastrophic levels of humanitarian crisis. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that nine out of ten children in Gaza are experiencing severe food poverty2. Additionally, intense bombardments have led to significant displacement, with over one million Palestinians fleeing Rafah and other areas under heavy attack.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has exacerbated the already dire conditions. The Council on Foreign Relations has detailed that more than half of all Gazans depend on international assistance for basic services due to a sixteen-year blockade by Israel. The military operations in response to Hamas’s attacks have resulted in colossal human suffering, with thousands of casualties and injuries, and a significant number of people displaced.
The UN has highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian aid, with basic necessities like food, water, and medical supplies running perilously low. The lack of fuel has also led to the failure of essential services like water desalination5. The crisis includes a famine and a healthcare collapse, with significant shortages of fuel, food, medication, water, and essential medical supplies due to the tightening of the blockade at the start of the war.
It’s important to note that the situation is fluid and can change rapidly. For those interested in providing support or learning more about how to help, it might be beneficial to look into reputable humanitarian organizations that are actively working in the region.
“..Many children are missing and believed buried under the rubble of collapsed homes and buildings — the tragic result of the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.”
– said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.
