UN Continues Response to Crises in Gaza and Lebanon
10 December 2024
The United Nations (UN) continues to provide humanitarian assistance and support to the people of Gaza and Lebanon, who are facing ongoing crises.
Gaza Crisis
The Gaza Strip has been under Israeli blockade since 2007, which has severely restricted the movement of people and goods and has led to a humanitarian crisis. The UN has been providing essential services to the population, including food, water, healthcare, and education.
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 2 million people in Gaza rely on humanitarian assistance. The unemployment rate is over 50%, and poverty is widespread.
“The situation in Gaza remains dire,” said UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland. “The blockade continues to have a devastating impact on the lives of ordinary Palestinians.”
Lebanon Crisis
Lebanon is facing a severe economic and political crisis that has left millions of people in need of assistance. The UN has been providing food, cash assistance, and other essential services to vulnerable populations.
According to the UN, over 80% of the population of Lebanon is living in poverty. The country is also hosting over 1 million Syrian refugees, who are also in need of assistance.
“Lebanon is facing an unprecedented crisis,” said UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Najat Rochdi. “The UN is committed to providing support to the people of Lebanon during this difficult time.”
UN Response
The UN is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza and Lebanon through a variety of agencies, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The UN is also working with other international organizations and NGOs to provide assistance.
“The UN is committed to continuing to provide support to the people of Gaza and Lebanon,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “We will continue to work with our partners to ensure that the most vulnerable people have access to the essential services they need.”
UN continues response to crises in Gaza and Lebanon
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