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UN warns Gaza hospitals, civilians face mounting risk as fighting and blockade continue
Summary
The United Nations reported escalating civilian casualties, widespread displacement and the closure of key health facilities in Gaza, and called for an immediate ceasefire, protection of humanitarian workers and the lifting of the blockade to allow aid in.
The United Nations briefing office said intense hostilities across the Gaza Strip have killed and injured hundreds of Palestinians in recent days, overwhelmed hospitals and forced thousands to flee, and urged immediate measures to protect civilians and restore humanitarian access.
At the UN noon briefing, the spokesperson said OCHA (the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) and health partners reported at least 250 people killed over the preceding 36 hours, citing the Ministry of Health in Gaza. UNICEF described the reported killing of at least 45 children over two days as a “devastating reminder” that children are suffering and must be…
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