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UN warns of dire humanitarian impact from West Bank demolitions and Gaza crossings closure during Ramadan
Summary
UN agencies reported demolitions in West Bank refugee camps, restricted movement during Ramadan and closure of Gaza crossings that have blocked aid deliveries, creating urgent humanitarian needs.
The United Nations said operations by Israeli forces in the northern West Bank are having a ‘‘dire humanitarian impact,’’ citing assessments by OCHA, UNRWA and partners that more than a dozen buildings were demolished in Nur Shams refugee camp and many families displaced.
The UN spokesperson said demolitions in Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams have taken place while thousands of camp residents remain displaced and unable to return home. The displaced are sheltering in public facilities in Jenin and Tulkarm and face shortages of water, medicine, bedding, sanitation and hygiene supplies,…
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