‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official
- 26 October 2024, 12:00 PM
The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has warned that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying due to the ongoing conflict.
Mark Lowcock, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said in a statement that the situation in northern Gaza is “catastrophic” and that “the lives of more than 2 million people are at risk.”
“The Israeli military has launched a series of airstrikes on northern Gaza in recent days, killing and injuring civilians and destroying homes and infrastructure,” Lowcock said. “The airstrikes have also cut off power and water supplies to much of the area.”
Lowcock said that the UN is calling for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to respect international humanitarian law. He also called for the international community to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for several years and has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians. The UN has repeatedly called for an end to the violence and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
In a statement on October 25, 2024, the Israeli government said that it was “committed to protecting its citizens from rocket attacks from Gaza” and that it would “continue to take all necessary measures to defend itself.”
The Palestinian government has condemned the Israeli airstrikes and has called for international intervention to stop the violence.
Additional information
- The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 1,000, including more than 250 children.
- The Israeli military has said that it has killed more than 100 Hamas militants in the airstrikes.
- The UN has called for an independent investigation into the deaths of civilians in Gaza.
- The United States has called for a ceasefire and has urged both sides to avoid further escalation of violence.
- The European Union has condemned the Israeli airstrikes and has called for an immediate ceasefire.
‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official
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