UNRWA Chief Warns of Dire Situation in Gaza Due to Medicine and Fuel Shortages

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) chief described Gaza as a 'graveyard of children' due to ongoing medicine and fuel shortages. At least 798 people have been killed near aid sites. The UNRWA commissioner-general stated that inaction and silence are complicit in the crisis, with Gaza residents facing the choice between starvation and violence. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they allow aid distribution independently and operate near distribution zones. The IDF has reported incidents under review, denying allegations of harming civilians.

The Gaza Ministry of Health reported 29 people shot near an aid site in Rafah. The IDF stated no known injured individuals from IDF fire near the site. Médecins Sans Frontières reported a surge in malnutrition cases in Gaza, with severe shortages of medical supplies affecting hospitals. The UN emphasized the critical need for fuel to sustain life-saving operations in Gaza.

A report highlighted Israeli restrictions on medical supplies causing preventable suffering to civilians seeking care. Health care workers in Gaza faced challenges due to lack of supplies, impacting medical services. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of increased force if Hamas does not agree to ceasefire conditions. Hamas criticized Netanyahu's motives, calling for a comprehensive exchange deal for captives and humanitarian aid flow.

The war between Israel and Hamas began in 2023, resulting in numerous casualties. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing violence and humanitarian challenges.

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