UN warns 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 stark assessment comes as Israel continues its military operations in the region, which has been ongoing for nearly two months, targeting areas where Hamas has reportedly regrouped.
In a joint statement, leaders from 15 UN and humanitarian organizations—including Oxfam, the High Commissioner for Refugees, and heads of UNICEF and the World Food Programme—expressed grave concern over the conditions in Jabaliya and the northernmost parts of Gaza. They highlighted that approximately 1,000, and potentially tens of thousands, of individuals are facing severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. The statement emphasized that the entire Palestinian population in Northern Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine, and violence, calling for an immediate cessation of actions that disregard basic humanitarian principles and the laws of war.
The UN officials also advocated for an arms embargo, urging the international community to take action. Meanwhile, the United States has been pressing Israel to facilitate increased humanitarian aid into Northern Gaza. US officials have warned that if it is determined that Israel is arbitrarily blocking aid, there could be consequences, including the potential blocking of arms to Israel.
In response, Israeli officials have defended their military operations, asserting that Jabaliya is heavily populated with Hamas fighters, many of whom were involved in the October 7 attacks. They reported that Israeli forces have killed or detained over 1,000 Hamas fighters in the area, citing the intense fighting as a reason for restricting humanitarian access. Israeli authorities also noted that most civilians have evacuated Jabaliya, and they claimed that criminal gangs are obstructing aid deliveries.
Despite these assertions, US officials maintain that Israel must take steps to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid into Northern Gaza, highlighting the significant risk of starvation facing the population.
In a joint statement, leaders from 15 UN and humanitarian organizations—including Oxfam, the High Commissioner for Refugees, and heads of UNICEF and the World Food Programme—expressed grave concern over the conditions in Jabaliya and the northernmost parts of Gaza. They highlighted that approximately 1,000, and potentially tens of thousands, of individuals are facing severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. The statement emphasized that the entire Palestinian population in Northern Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine, and violence, calling for an immediate cessation of actions that disregard basic humanitarian principles and the laws of war.
The UN officials also advocated for an arms embargo, urging the international community to take action. Meanwhile, the United States has been pressing Israel to facilitate increased humanitarian aid into Northern Gaza. US officials have warned that if it is determined that Israel is arbitrarily blocking aid, there could be consequences, including the potential blocking of arms to Israel.
In response, Israeli officials have defended their military operations, asserting that Jabaliya is heavily populated with Hamas fighters, many of whom were involved in the October 7 attacks. They reported that Israeli forces have killed or detained over 1,000 Hamas fighters in the area, citing the intense fighting as a reason for restricting humanitarian access. Israeli authorities also noted that most civilians have evacuated Jabaliya, and they claimed that criminal gangs are obstructing aid deliveries.
Despite these assertions, US officials maintain that Israel must take steps to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid into Northern Gaza, highlighting the significant risk of starvation facing the population.
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