UN officials warn of apocalyptic crisis in Northern Gaza
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Top United Nations officials have issued a dire warning regarding the humanitarian crisis in Northern Gaza, describing the situation as \"apocalyptic.\" This statement comes as Israel continues its military operations in the region, which has seen significant civilian suffering due to a lack of access to food, water, and medical supplies.
Leaders from 15 UN and humanitarian organizations, including Oxfam and the World Health Organization, expressed alarm over conditions in Jabaliya and the northernmost areas of Gaza, where it is estimated that thousands of people are at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine, and violence. They emphasized the urgent need for an arms embargo and condemned the ongoing disregard for humanitarian laws.
In response to the escalating crisis, U.S. officials have urged Israel to facilitate increased aid access to Northern Gaza. They warned that if it is determined that Israel is arbitrarily blocking humanitarian assistance, there could be consequences, including potential restrictions on arms sales to Israel.
Israeli officials, however, maintain that Jabaliya is heavily populated with Hamas fighters, many of whom were involved in the October 7 attacks. They argue that the area is too dangerous for humanitarian workers and highlight that most civilians have evacuated. Israeli authorities also reported that criminal gangs are obstructing aid deliveries.
In related news, the Pentagon announced the deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East as part of efforts to bolster Israel's defense against threats from Iran and its proxies. This deployment includes ballistic missile defense destroyers and long-range bombers, set to arrive in the coming months.
On the domestic front, the U.S. economy showed slower job growth in October, with only 12,000 new jobs added, a significant drop from the previous month. The unemployment rate remains steady at 4.1%. President Biden, addressing union workers in Philadelphia, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the middle class and highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again next week as inflation continues to ease.
Leaders from 15 UN and humanitarian organizations, including Oxfam and the World Health Organization, expressed alarm over conditions in Jabaliya and the northernmost areas of Gaza, where it is estimated that thousands of people are at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine, and violence. They emphasized the urgent need for an arms embargo and condemned the ongoing disregard for humanitarian laws.
In response to the escalating crisis, U.S. officials have urged Israel to facilitate increased aid access to Northern Gaza. They warned that if it is determined that Israel is arbitrarily blocking humanitarian assistance, there could be consequences, including potential restrictions on arms sales to Israel.
Israeli officials, however, maintain that Jabaliya is heavily populated with Hamas fighters, many of whom were involved in the October 7 attacks. They argue that the area is too dangerous for humanitarian workers and highlight that most civilians have evacuated. Israeli authorities also reported that criminal gangs are obstructing aid deliveries.
In related news, the Pentagon announced the deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East as part of efforts to bolster Israel's defense against threats from Iran and its proxies. This deployment includes ballistic missile defense destroyers and long-range bombers, set to arrive in the coming months.
On the domestic front, the U.S. economy showed slower job growth in October, with only 12,000 new jobs added, a significant drop from the previous month. The unemployment rate remains steady at 4.1%. President Biden, addressing union workers in Philadelphia, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the middle class and highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again next week as inflation continues to ease.
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