‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official
- 26 October 2024
Gaza City, 26 October 2024 – The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has warned that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying if urgent action is not taken to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
Martin Griffiths, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said that the ongoing Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, coupled with the recent escalation in violence, has created a humanitarian crisis that is “unprecedented in scale and severity.”
“The situation in northern Gaza is particularly dire,” Griffiths said. “The entire population is at risk of dying if urgent action is not taken. There is a severe shortage of food, water, and medical supplies. The health system is on the brink of collapse. And there is no safe place for people to flee.”
Griffiths said that the UN is doing everything it can to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. However, he stressed that the international community must do more to help.
“I call on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and to allow unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance,” Griffiths said. “I also call on the international community to provide dringend funding to support the UN’s humanitarian response in Gaza.”
The UN has launched a $1 billion appeal to fund its humanitarian response in Gaza. The appeal includes funding for food, water, shelter, health care, and other essential services.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is a man-made disaster. The Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip has prevented the entry of essential goods and supplies into the territory for years. This has led to a severe shortage of food, water, and medical supplies. The blockade has also crippled the economy of Gaza, making it difficult for people to find work and support themselves.
The recent escalation in violence has only exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israeli airstrikes have destroyed homes, schools, and hospitals. Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes. The health system is on the brink of collapse.
The people of Gaza are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. The UN is doing everything it can to provide this assistance. However, the international community must do more to help. The UN’s $1 billion appeal must be fully funded in order to meet the needs of the people of Gaza.
‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official
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