‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza
2024-12-19 12:00
Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories – The humanitarian situation in the besieged Gaza Strip is rapidly deteriorating, with food insecurity and poverty on the rise. A new report by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) warns that “a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding” in Gaza, with “the risk of widespread famine and starvation”.
The report, released on December 19, 2024, found that over 2 million people in Gaza are now food insecure, including more than 1 million children. The unemployment rate in Gaza is over 50%, and poverty is rampant. The Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has been in place for over 15 years, has crippled the economy and made it difficult for people to access food, medicine, and other essential supplies.
“The situation in Gaza is desperate,” said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. “People are dying hungry and in pain, and the international community is failing to act. We need immediate action to lift the blockade and allow humanitarian aid to reach the people of Gaza.”
The report found that the food security situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly in recent months. The number of people who are food insecure has increased by over 200,000 since the beginning of the year. The price of food has also risen sharply, making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities.
The report also found that the healthcare system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse. Hospitals are overcrowded and understaffed, and there is a severe shortage of medicines and medical supplies. The Israeli blockade has made it difficult for patients to travel to hospitals outside of Gaza, and for medical supplies to enter the territory.
“The healthcare system in Gaza is on the verge of collapse,” said Dr. Najla Shawa, director of the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. “We are running out of essential medicines and medical supplies, and we are struggling to cope with the number of patients. We need immediate help from the international community.”
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is a direct result of the Israeli blockade. The blockade has crippled the economy, made it difficult for people to access food and medicine, and undermined the healthcare system. The international community must take action to lift the blockade and allow humanitarian aid to reach the people of Gaza.
Additional information:
- The Israeli blockade of Gaza has been in place since 2007.
- The blockade has crippled the economy of Gaza and made it difficult for people to access food, medicine, and other essential supplies.
- The unemployment rate in Gaza is over 50%.
- Over 2 million people in Gaza are food insecure, including more than 1 million children.
- The healthcare system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse.
- The international community must take action to lift the blockade and allow humanitarian aid to reach the people of Gaza.
‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza
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