Aid Surge into Gaza Continues, UN Teams Prioritize Immediate Needs
2025-02-13 12:00
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Aid organizations are ramping up their response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, as the death toll from the latest round of violence continues to rise.
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 2,000 people have been killed and more than 10,000 injured since the conflict erupted on May 10.
The violence has caused widespread destruction to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Over 50,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and many are living in temporary shelters or informal settlements.
In response to the crisis, the UN and its partners are scaling up their aid efforts. Over $100 million has been allocated to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the violence.
UN teams are prioritizing the following areas of need:
- Health: Providing medical supplies, equipment, and staff to hospitals and medical centers.
- Shelter: Distributing tents, tarpaulins, and other materials to displaced families.
- Food: Providing food rations, including essential supplies such as flour, rice, and canned goods.
- Water and sanitation: Distributing water purification tablets, installing water tanks, and providing sanitation facilities.
UN officials are also calling for an end to the violence and a resumption of peace talks.
“This senseless violence must stop,” said Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. “The only way to achieve a lasting solution is through dialogue and diplomacy.”
The UN is also urging the international community to provide financial and political support to the people of Gaza.
“The people of Gaza have endured years of conflict and hardship,” said Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. “They deserve our compassion, our support, and our help to build a better future.”
Aid surge into Gaza continues, UN teams prioritize immediate needs
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