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UN warns Gaza hostilities are driving a humanitarian catastrophe; thousands need evacuation and aid
Summary
The United Nations briefing said hostilities across Gaza are causing mass civilian casualties, severe shortages of food, water and medical supplies, and mounting public-health risks; WHO and OCHA appealed for medical evacuations and reopening of crossings.
The United Nations on Wednesday warned that ongoing hostilities in Gaza are taking a “horrifying toll” on civilians, with daily reports of strikes killing and injuring large numbers, widespread shortages of food and water, and urgent need for medical evacuations.
At a regular UN briefing, a UN spokesperson cited reporting from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and said partner agencies were warning of mounting public-health threats as community kitchens run out of fuel and supplies and shelters hosting displaced people face acute water shortages. The spokesperson said that in one recent strike in Gaza City dozens were…
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