Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day: WHO
2025-01-17 12:00
Cairo, Egypt – A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip could allow aid deliveries to increase to 600 trucks per day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
The ceasefire, which took effect on Sunday, has ended 11 days of fighting that has killed more than 230 Palestinians and 12 Israelis.
“The ceasefire is a welcome relief for the people of Gaza, who have endured days of intense violence,” said Gerald Rockenschaub, WHO’s head of mission in the occupied Palestinian territories. “We hope that the ceasefire will hold and that we will be able to scale up our humanitarian response.”
The WHO said that the ceasefire will allow it to deliver more essential medicines, medical supplies, and equipment to Gaza. The agency said that it is also planning to send in more health workers to support the local health system.
The United Nations has estimated that more than 100,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Gaza as a result of the fighting. The UN has also said that the health system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse.
The WHO said that the ceasefire is a critical opportunity to address the humanitarian needs of the people of Gaza. The agency said that it is calling on all parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire and to allow aid workers to access the Gaza Strip.
Additional information
- The ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups was brokered by Egypt.
- The ceasefire has been welcomed by the international community, including the United States, the United Nations, and the European Union.
- The United Nations has said that it is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
- The United States has said that it is committed to working with the international community to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- The European Union has said that it is ready to provide financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority to help it rebuild Gaza.
Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day: WHO
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