The nightmare in Gaza must stop, urges UN deputy chief
December 2, 2024
GAZA CITY, occupied Palestinian territory – The United Nations deputy secretary-general has called for an end to the “nightmare” in Gaza, as the besieged Palestinian enclave continues to suffer from a humanitarian crisis.
Amina Mohammed made the appeal during a visit to Gaza on Thursday, where she met with Palestinian officials and civil society groups. She said that the situation in Gaza was “unacceptable” and that the international community had a responsibility to act.
“The people of Gaza have been living under a blockade for over 15 years,” Mohammed said. “They have been denied their basic rights, including the right to freedom of movement, the right to work, and the right to health. This has created a humanitarian crisis that is simply unacceptable.”
Mohammed said that the blockade had caused a severe economic decline in Gaza, with unemployment and poverty rates soaring. She also said that the blockade had had a devastating impact on the health and well-being of Gazans.
“The blockade has caused a shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies,” Mohammed said. “As a result, many Gazans are unable to get the treatment they need. This is a violation of their human rights.”
Mohammed called on the international community to take action to end the blockade and to help the people of Gaza rebuild their lives. She said that the UN would continue to work with the Palestinian people until their rights were fully respected.
“The nightmare in Gaza must stop,” Mohammed said. “The people of Gaza deserve to live in peace and dignity.”
The blockade of Gaza has been in place since 2007, when Israel imposed a land, sea, and air blockade on the territory after Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip. The blockade has been condemned by the UN and other international organizations as a collective punishment of the Palestinian people.
The blockade has had a devastating impact on the economy of Gaza, which is now one of the poorest places in the world. The unemployment rate in Gaza is over 50%, and more than 80% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The blockade has also had a severe impact on the health of Gazans. The shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies has led to an increase in preventable deaths. In addition, the blockade has made it difficult for Gazans to access food and clean water.
The UN has repeatedly called for an end to the blockade of Gaza. In 2018, the UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution calling for the lifting of the blockade. However, Israel has refused to comply with the resolution.
The blockade of Gaza is a violation of international law and a collective punishment of the Palestinian people. The international community must take action to end the blockade and to help the people of Gaza rebuild their lives.
The nightmare in Gaza must stop, urges UN deputy chief
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