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UN warns Gaza faces worsening humanitarian crisis as electricity and crossings remain shut
Summary
The UN spokesperson said Israel’s decision to limit electricity and the closure of Gaza crossings have drastically reduced water and aid supplies, forcing agencies to prioritize dwindling stocks and curtail services for health, education and bread distribution.
The United Nations warned on the humanitarian impact to Gaza after electricity supplies from Israel were sharply reduced and all cargo crossings into the Strip remained closed, the UN spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said the cut in electricity will “substantially reduce the availability of drinking water” for tens of thousands of families and children and that water facilities are operating on backup generators. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) told the briefing that crossings have been closed for nine consecutive days, which is…
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